CVE-2026-63358: FileGator accepts arbitrary Unix permission values via the '/chmoditems' API endpoint and passes the value directly to PHP's native 'chmod()'
Affects filegatorSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · CVSS 7.3 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 43% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jul 2026
Detectable: evidence found.
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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubfilegator/filegatorpkg:github/filegator/filegatorOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict 'chmod' permissions to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to permission changes.
Description
FileGator contains a vulnerability in its '/chmoditems' API endpoint where it accepts arbitrary Unix permission values without validation and passes them directly to PHP's native chmod() function. This flaw allows an authenticated user with 'chmod' permission to escalate their privileges to root. No patch information is currently available.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63358 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/filegator/filegator/commit/4a44ed9a43f84505703dce669c68fb55270c3f2c (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/filegator/filegator/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/filegator/filegator/tree/master (opens in a new tab)
- raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-202-03.json (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-63358 (opens in a new tab)