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Filebrowser CVE-2026-25889

MEDIUM
Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity (CWE-178)
2026-02-09 security-advisories@github.com GHSA-hxw8-4h9j-hq2r
5.4
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
5.4 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
SUSE
MEDIUM
qualitative

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Feb 23, 2026 - 17:55 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch released
Feb 23, 2026 - 17:55 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 09, 2026 - 22:16 nvd
MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

File Browser provides a file managing interface within a specified directory and it can be used to upload, delete, preview, rename and edit files. Prior to 2.57.1, a case-sensitivity flaw in the password validation logic allows any authenticated user to change their password (or an admin to change any user's password) without providing the current password. By using Title Case field name "Password" instead of lowercase "password" in the API request, the current_password verification is completely bypassed. This enables account takeover if an attacker obtains a valid JWT token through XSS, session hijacking, or other means. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.57.1.

AnalysisAI

Filebrowser versions prior to 2.57.1 allow authenticated users to reset passwords without verifying the current password due to case-sensitive validation logic that can be bypassed using mixed-case field names in API requests. An attacker with a valid JWT token obtained through XSS, session hijacking, or similar means could exploit this to perform account takeover. …

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Risk Assessment CVSS 5.4 (MEDIUM). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Remediation A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: Medium
Product Status
openSUSE Leap 15.6 Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP5 Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP6 Fixed
openSUSE Leap 15.5 Fixed

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CVE-2026-25889 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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