CVE-2026-54097 — Vulnerability in...
File Browser: Cross-user unauthorized share-link deletion via unbounded prefix match in DeleteWithPathPrefix
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published June 12, 2026 (122 days ago).
- Last revised July 21, 2026 — 39 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
go get github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/v2@v2.63.6
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (2)
Affects 1 ecosystem: Go (2).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/v2 | Go | All versions | 2.63.6 |
| github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser | Go | All versions | Range-based data available |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-639Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR)MITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.1 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
References
- https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-5ww9-jg6q-38r7WEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54097ADVISORY
- https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/commit/0231b7ebdfbe77a6c54027d30c4856c3fd81ee4dWEB
- https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowserPACKAGE
- https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/releases/tag/v2.63.6WEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-54097?
- File Browser: Cross-user unauthorized share-link deletion via unbounded prefix match in DeleteWithPathPrefix This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 8.1/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-54097?
- CVE-2026-54097 affects github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/v2 and github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-54097 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
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