PatchTheCVECVE-2026-35605: File Browser is a file managing interface for uploading, deleting, previewing, renaming, and editing files wit
CVE-2026-35605 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting filebrowser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
File Browser is a file managing interface for uploading, deleting, previewing, renaming, and editing files within a specified directory. Prior to 2.63.1, the Matches() function in rules/rules.go uses strings.HasPrefix() without a trailing directory separator when matching paths against access rules. A rule for /uploads also matches /uploads_backup/, granting or denying access to unintended directories. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.63.1.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-04-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-35605?
filebrowser: upgrade to 2.63.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-35605 being exploited?
CVE-2026-35605 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-2026-35605 affect?
CVE-2026-35605 affects filebrowser. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). File Browser is a file managing interface for uploading, deleting, previewing, renaming, and editing files within a specified directory. Prior to 2.63.1, the Matches() function in rules/rules.go uses strings.HasPrefix() without a trailing d
How urgent is CVE-2026-35605?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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