CVE-2026-1556: Information disclosure in the file URI processing of File (Field) Paths in Drupal File (Field) Paths 7.x prior

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-1556?

filefield paths: upgrade to 7.x-1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-1556 being exploited?

CVE-2026-1556 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-2026-1556 affect?

CVE-2026-1556 affects filefield paths. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Information disclosure in the file URI processing of File (Field) Paths in Drupal File (Field) Paths 7.x prior to 7.1.3 on Drupal 7.x allows authenticated users to disclose other users’ private files via filename‑collision uploads. This can

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-1556?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-1556 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting filefield paths. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Information disclosure in the file URI processing of File (Field) Paths in Drupal File (Field) Paths 7.x prior to 7.1.3 on Drupal 7.x allows authenticated users to disclose other users’ private files via filename‑collision uploads. This can cause hook_node_insert() consumers (for example, email attachment modules) to receive the wrong file URI, bypassing normal access controls on private files.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2026-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Drupal.org · Vendor: deciphered

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-26 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deciphered filefield paths UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.x-1.3

Fixed in: 7.x-1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy filefield-paths || rpm -q filefield-paths || filefield-paths --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.x-1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade filefield-paths

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade filefield-paths

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-1556?

filefield paths: upgrade to 7.x-1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-1556 being exploited?

CVE-2026-1556 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-2026-1556 affect?

CVE-2026-1556 affects filefield paths. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Information disclosure in the file URI processing of File (Field) Paths in Drupal File (Field) Paths 7.x prior to 7.1.3 on Drupal 7.x allows authenticated users to disclose other users’ private files via filename‑collision uploads. This can

How urgent is CVE-2026-1556?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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