CVE-2026-3525: Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal File Access Fix (deprecated) allows Forceful Browsing.This iss

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-3525?

file access fix: upgrade to 8.x-1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-3525 being exploited?

CVE-2026-3525 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-2026-3525 affect?

CVE-2026-3525 affects file access fix. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal File Access Fix (deprecated) allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects File Access Fix (deprecated): from 0.0.0 before 1.2.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-3525?

Priority 26/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-3525 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting file access fix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal File Access Fix (deprecated) allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects File Access Fix (deprecated): from 0.0.0 before 1.2.0.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Drupal.org · Vendor: geeks4change

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 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geeks4change file access fix UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.x-1.2

Fixed in: 8.x-1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-access-fix || rpm -q file-access-fix || file-access-fix --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.x-1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade file-access-fix

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade file-access-fix

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-2026-3525?

file access fix: upgrade to 8.x-1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-3525 being exploited?

CVE-2026-3525 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-2026-3525 affect?

CVE-2026-3525 affects file access fix. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal File Access Fix (deprecated) allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects File Access Fix (deprecated): from 0.0.0 before 1.2.0.

How urgent is CVE-2026-3525?

Priority 26/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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