CVE-2026-73612: filebrowser · File Browser before v2.63.22 fails to validate access rules for descendants during recursive copy, rename, and delete operations, allowing
Affects filebrowserSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High : upgrade to 2.63.22 soon.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.63.22
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade filebrowser/filebrowser to 2.63.22.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubfilebrowser/filebrowserpkg:github/filebrowser/filebrowserOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, restrict authenticated user permissions to minimize exposure to this vulnerability.
Description
File Browser versions prior to 2.63.22 have a vulnerability where access rules for descendant files and directories are not properly validated during recursive copy, rename, and delete operations. This allows authenticated users to bypass path-based access controls by manipulating allowed parent directories to affect denied files, compromising confidentiality and integrity.
References
- github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-77x8-73f4-5485 (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73612 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/commit/72faf6dd3c85628e332d3e567124b86708ce2695 (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/file-browser-before-authorization-bypass-via-recursive-operations (opens in a new tab)