Vulnerability in Filebrowser
CVE-2025-52996
File Browser provides a file managing interface within a specified directory and it can be used to upload, delete, preview, rename and edit files. In versions 2.32.0 and prior, the implementation of password protected links is error-prone, resulting in potential unprotected sharing of a file through a direct download link. This link can either be shared unknowingly by a user or discovered from various locations such as the browser history or the log of a proxy server used. At time of publication, no known patched versions are available.
EPSS: 0.003 (23.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.1 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Filebrowser — versions <= 2.32.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-52996?
- CVE-2025-52996 is a low-severity vulnerability in Filebrowser, classified under Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness. CVSS score: 3.1/10. Published 2025-06-30.
- How severe is CVE-2025-52996?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-52996 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.