CVE-2026-30914: SFTPGo is an open source, event-driven file transfer solution

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-30914?

sftpgo: upgrade to 2.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-30914 being exploited?

CVE-2026-30914 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-2026-30914 affect?

CVE-2026-30914 affects sftpgo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). SFTPGo is an open source, event-driven file transfer solution. In SFTPGo versions prior to 2.7.1, a path normalization discrepancy between the protocol handlers and the internal Virtual Filesystem routing can lead to an authorization bypass

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-30914 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting sftpgo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SFTPGo is an open source, event-driven file transfer solution. In SFTPGo versions prior to 2.7.1, a path normalization discrepancy between the protocol handlers and the internal Virtual Filesystem routing can lead to an authorization bypass. An authenticated attacker can craft specific file paths to bypass folder-level permissions or escape the boundaries of a configured Virtual Folder. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.7.1.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: sftpgo project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-13 19:54 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sftpgo project sftpgo UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.1

Fixed in: 2.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sftpgo

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-2026-30914?

sftpgo: upgrade to 2.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-30914 being exploited?

CVE-2026-30914 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-2026-30914 affect?

CVE-2026-30914 affects sftpgo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). SFTPGo is an open source, event-driven file transfer solution. In SFTPGo versions prior to 2.7.1, a path normalization discrepancy between the protocol handlers and the internal Virtual Filesystem routing can lead to an authorization bypass

How urgent is CVE-2026-30914?

Priority 40/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-30915 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE SFTPGo is an open source, event-driven file transfer solution

References

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