Localsend
CVE-2026-25154
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 6.1 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: Required. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to share files and messages with nearby devices over their local network without ne. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Cross-site scripting (XSS) in LocalSend up to version 1.17.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the "Share via Link" web interface, which fails to properly sanitize file names in the file list display. An attacker can craft a malicious file name that executes arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a victim's browser when they access the shared link, potentially leading to session hijacking or credential theft. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, though a patch is available in commit 8f3cec85aa29b2b13fed9b2f8e499e1ac9b0504c.
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LocalSend is a free, open-source app that allows users to share files and messages with nearby devices over their local network without needing an internet connection. [CVSS 6.1 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Localsend. LocalSend is a free, open-source app that allows users to share files and messages with nearby devices over their local network without needing an internet connection. In versions up to and including 1.17.0, when a user initiates a "Share via Link" session, the LocalSend application starts a local HTTP server to host the selected files. The client-side logic for this web interface is contained in app/assets/web/main.js. Note that at [0], the handleFilesDisplay function constructs the HTML fo
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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3DescriptionGitHub Advisory
LocalSend is a free, open-source app that allows users to share files and messages with nearby devices over their local network without needing an internet connection. In versions up to and including 1.17.0, when a user initiates a "Share via Link" session, the LocalSend application starts a local HTTP server to host the selected files. The client-side logic for this web interface is contained in app/assets/web/main.js. Note that at [0], the handleFilesDisplay function constructs the HTML for the file list by iterating over the files received from the server. Commit 8f3cec85aa29b2b13fed9b2f8e499e1ac9b0504c contains a patch.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using versions should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-25154, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.1. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory
LocalSend is a free, open-source app that allows users to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over the
LocalSend is an open-source app to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over local networks without nee
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