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CVE-2026-72839

filebrowser privilege escalation

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.57%
  1. Published13 Aug 2026

Description

filebrowser through 2.63.16 fails to properly restrict scope and permissions when self-signup is enabled with default CreateUserDir setting. Unauthenticated attackers can register accounts that inherit the server root scope with full create, modify, delete, rename, share, and download permissions, allowing unrestricted access to all files.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-72839 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-72839 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.57%.

How severe is CVE-2026-72839?

CVE-2026-72839 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-72839?

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.