Skip to main content

Filerise CVE-2026-25230

MEDIUM
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-02-09 security-advisories@github.com
4.6
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
View

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 4.6 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: Required. Exploitation requires authentication. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

Get an e-mail when this CVE is exploited, patched or re-scored. Free account.

Alert me

AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

FileRise versions before 3.3.0 contain an HTML injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to manipulate the DOM and inject malicious form or link elements to redirect users or trigger unauthorized actions. Public exploit code exists for this medium-severity flaw, and no patch is currently available. The vulnerability requires user interaction and valid credentials to exploit, limiting its immediate impact but creating risk for organizations running affected FileRise instances.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 CVSS 4.6

FileRise is a self-hosted web file manager / WebDAV server. Prior to 3.3.0, an HTML Injection vulnerability allows an authenticated user to modify the DOM and add e.g. [CVSS 4.6 MEDIUM]

RemediationAI

Fixed in version 3.3.0.. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affects your stack

Find out whether the stacks and servers you run are on an affected version.

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Filerise. FileRise is a self-hosted web file manager / WebDAV server. Prior to 3.3.0, an HTML Injection vulnerability allows an authenticated user to modify the DOM and add e.g. form elements that call certain endpoints or link elements that redirect the user on active interaction. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.3.0.

Know when Filerise gets its next vulnerability

  • Watch products and get an email when something new is published
  • Check this CVE against your own stack and servers
  • Exploit and PoC references, threat intelligence from 22 sources

No credit card · 7-day full trial

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 4.6 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Feb 19, 2026 - 20:02 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Feb 09, 2026 - 20:15 nvd
MEDIUM 4.6

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

FileRise is a self-hosted web file manager / WebDAV server. Prior to 3.3.0, an HTML Injection vulnerability allows an authenticated user to modify the DOM and add e.g. form elements that call certain endpoints or link elements that redirect the user on active interaction. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.3.0.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using FileRise should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-25230, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 4.6. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 87% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

43
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +23
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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

cpe:2.3:a:filerise:filerise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2026-25231 HIGH POC
7.5 Feb 09

Unauthenticated directory traversal in FileRise prior to version 3.3.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files f

CVE-2026-54414 CRITICAL
9.3 Jun 19

Unauthenticated administrator account takeover in FileRise before 3.16.0 is possible via a path traversal flaw in the sh

CVE-2025-66403 MEDIUM POC
5.4 Dec 01

Stored cross-site scripting in FileRise versions before 2.2.3 allows an authenticated user with upload rights to embed J

CVE-2026-61843 HIGH
8.2 Oct 14

File overwrite in FileRise prior to 3.18.0 allows an unauthenticated visitor who holds a valid upload-enabled shared-fol

CVE-2026-33072 HIGH
8.2 Mar 20

FileRise, a self-hosted web file manager and WebDAV server, contains a critical hardcoded encryption key vulnerability i

CVE-2026-57489 HIGH
8.1 Oct 14

Authentication bypass in FileRise (CWE-290) lets unauthenticated remote attackers impersonate any account - including an

CVE-2026-103977 HIGH
8.1 Oct 14

Online second-factor guessing against FileRise releases prior to 3.23.0 is permitted well beyond the intended limit beca

CVE-2026-57490 HIGH
8.1 Oct 14

Multi-factor authentication bypass in FileRise WebDAV prior to 3.16.0 allows an attacker who already holds a valid usern

CVE-2026-104108 HIGH
8.1 Oct 14

Authentication bypass in FileRise versions before 3.23.0 lets a remote attacker log in as an existing local account - in

CVE-2026-33329 HIGH
8.1 Mar 24

FileRise, a self-hosted web file manager and WebDAV server, contains a path traversal vulnerability in its Resumable.js

CVE-2025-62510 HIGH
8.1 Oct 20

FileRise 1.4.0 exposes folder visibility and ownership decisions to authenticated low-privilege users because a regressi

CVE-2025-62509 HIGH
8.1 Oct 20

Low-privilege users of FileRise versions prior to 1.4.0 can view, delete, or modify files owned by other users because t

This site uses cookies essential for authentication and security. No tracking or analytics cookies are used. Privacy Policy