CVE-2025-52903
Filebrowser command injection
- Published26 Jun 2025
Description
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 on the 2.x branch prior to 2.33.10, the Command Execution feature of File Browser only allows the execution of shell command which have been predefined on a user-specific allowlist. Many tools allow the execution of arbitrary different commands, rendering this limitation void. The concrete impact depends on the commands being granted to the attacker, but the large number of standard commands allowing the execution of subcommands makes it likely that every user having the `Execute commands` permissions can exploit this vulnerability. Everyone who can exploit it will have full code execution rights with the uid of the server process. Version 2.33.10 contains a check for whether a command is allowed when using shell.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/commit/4d830f707fc4314741fd431e70c2ce50cd5a3108
- https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/issues/5199
- https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-3q2w-42mv-cph4
- https://github.com/GoogleContainerTools/distroless
- https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2025/SBA-ADV-20250326-02_Filebrowser_Shell_Commands_Can_Spawn_Other_Commands
- https://manpages.debian.org/bookworm/util-linux/prlimit.1.en.html
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-3786
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-52903 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-52903 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.21%.
How severe is CVE-2025-52903?
CVE-2025-52903 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-52903?
Affected products include Filebrowser.
How do I fix CVE-2025-52903?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.