Description
File Browser versions from 2.50.0 through 2.63.21 fail to validate JWT expiration when proxy authentication is configured with a non-default logout page. Attackers with a previously valid token can access protected routes and administrative endpoints indefinitely, and exchange expired tokens for fresh ones via the renewal endpoint.
Published: 2026-08-13
Score: 7.6 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

File Browser versions 2.50.0 through 2.63.21 do not enforce JWT expiration when proxy authentication is configured with a non‑default logout page. As a result, an attacker who already possesses a valid token can continue to use protected routes and administrative endpoints indefinitely, and can even exchange expired tokens for new ones through the renewal endpoint. The weakness, identified as CWE‑613, enables persistent privileged access that can compromise confidentiality and integrity of the system.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the File Browser product from the filebrowser vendor. All releases between 2.50.0 and 2.63.21 are impacted. Administrators should verify the version of their deployment and identify any instance that falls within this range so that a patch or mitigation can be applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.6 indicates a high severity vulnerability, and although the EPSS score is not available, the lack of an enforceable expiration check makes exploitation straightforward for anyone who can obtain an initial valid token. Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack can be performed remotely through the web interface using a previously valid token, and the renewal endpoint provides a convenient way to re‑authenticate. Because the issue is not listed in CISA KEV, no “known exploited” indicator is currently present, but the high severity and direct bypass of authentication mechanisms warrant immediate attention.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 13, 2026 at 12:45 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update File Browser to the latest release, which includes the fix for JWT expiration validation.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, disable the JWT renewal endpoint or enforce the default logout page in the proxy configuration to ensure expired tokens are rejected.
  • Reconfigure proxy authentication to use the default logout page or enable proper token expiry checks, and revoke any potentially compromised tokens.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 13, 2026 at 12:45 UTC.

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History

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Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Filebrowser
Filebrowser filebrowser
Vendors & Products Filebrowser
Filebrowser filebrowser

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description File Browser versions from 2.50.0 through 2.63.21 fail to validate JWT expiration when proxy authentication is configured with a non-default logout page. Attackers with a previously valid token can access protected routes and administrative endpoints indefinitely, and exchange expired tokens for fresh ones via the renewal endpoint.
Title File Browser 2.50.0 through 2.63.21 JWT Expiration Bypass
Weaknesses CWE-613
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Filebrowser Filebrowser
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-13T11:28:15.147Z

Reserved: 2026-08-13T11:16:27.834Z

Link: CVE-2026-73611

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-13T12:17:25.747

Modified: 2026-08-13T12:17:25.747

Link: CVE-2026-73611

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-13T13:15:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-613

    Insufficient Session Expiration