CVE-2025-64523: File Browser provides a file managing interface within a specified directory and it can be used to upload, del

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-64523?

filebrowser: upgrade to 2.45.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-64523 being exploited?

CVE-2025-64523 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-64523 affect?

CVE-2025-64523 affects filebrowser. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). File Browser provides a file managing interface within a specified directory and it can be used to upload, delete, preview, rename and edit files. Versions prior to 2.45.1 have an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in the

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-64523?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-64523 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting filebrowser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

File Browser provides a file managing interface within a specified directory and it can be used to upload, delete, preview, rename and edit files. Versions prior to 2.45.1 have an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in the FileBrowser application's share deletion functionality. This vulnerability allows any authenticated user with share permissions to delete other users' shared links without authorization checks. The impact is s

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285, CWE-639
Published	2025-11-12
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: filebrowser

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-11-12 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

filebrowser filebrowser UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.45.1

Fixed in: 2.45.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy filebrowser || rpm -q filebrowser || filebrowser --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.45.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade filebrowser

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade filebrowser

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-64523?

filebrowser: upgrade to 2.45.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-64523 being exploited?

CVE-2025-64523 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-64523 affect?

CVE-2025-64523 affects filebrowser. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). File Browser provides a file managing interface within a specified directory and it can be used to upload, delete, preview, rename and edit files. Versions prior to 2.45.1 have an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in the

How urgent is CVE-2025-64523?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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