Description
filebrowser through 2.63.23 does not remove share records when a shared file is renamed (only deletion triggers share cleanup). The share record is keyed by path, so it survives the rename and remains dormant (returning 404 while the path is empty). When any new, unrelated file later appears at the original shared path — via re-upload, another user with create permission, or a hook — the stale public share link serves that new file under the original link's password and expiry settings, unexpectedly exposing it.
Published: 2026-08-28
Score: 2.3 Low
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Disclosure via Stale Share Link
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Filebrowser versions up to 2.63.23 do not delete share records when a shared file is renamed. The share record is keyed by the file path, so after a rename the record stays but the original file path becomes empty, causing a 404. When a new unrelated file later appears at that path – via re‑upload, another user with create permission, or an automated hook – the stale public share link serves that new file under the original link’s password and expiry, unintentionally exposing it. The flaw is a classic example of implicit authorization (CWE‑459) that can lead to information disclosure to anyone who holds the stale link.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the Filebrowser application distributed by the vendor filebrowser. All releases up to and including 2.63.23 are vulnerable. No specific sub‑versions are listed, so any unpatched installation in that version range is at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 2.3, indicating low severity by metrics, and the EPSS score is not available. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack does not require complex conditions; it only needs an authenticated user able to rename a shared file and an ability to create or overwrite files at the original path. The likely vector is user‑driven file management via the UI or API. While exploitation is considered low risk, the potential impact is precise information disclosure of any file placed at a previously shared location, which can be costly when public share links are enabled.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 14:03 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Filebrowser to a version newer than 2.63.23 where the share‑cleanup bug is fixed.
  • Disable public share links or require explicit confirmation before activation to reduce the chance of accidental disclosure.
  • Audit user permissions to restrict file renames and uploads at previously shared paths, and monitor activity for new files created at those locations.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 14:03 UTC.

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History

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description filebrowser through 2.63.23 does not remove share records when a shared file is renamed (only deletion triggers share cleanup). The share record is keyed by path, so it survives the rename and remains dormant (returning 404 while the path is empty). When any new, unrelated file later appears at the original shared path — via re-upload, another user with create permission, or a hook — the stale public share link serves that new file under the original link's password and expiry settings, unexpectedly exposing it.
Title filebrowser through 2.63.23 Stale Share Link via File Rename
First Time appeared Filebrowser
Filebrowser filebrowser
Weaknesses CWE-459
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:filebrowser:filebrowser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Filebrowser
Filebrowser filebrowser
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

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

cvssV4_0

{'score': 2.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Filebrowser Filebrowser
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-28T14:00:00.263Z

Reserved: 2026-08-28T10:37:04.620Z

Link: CVE-2026-82237

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-28T13:59:35.118Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-28T12:16:33.587

Modified: 2026-08-28T16:18:32.407

Link: CVE-2026-82237

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-28T16:00:13Z

Weaknesses