Filebrowser
CVE-2026-30933
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAccess /public/api/share/info endpoint
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ExploitRequest password-protected share metadata
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ExecutionExtract tokenized downloadURL from response
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ImpactUse token to bypass access controls
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | FileBrowser Quantum versions prior to 1.3.1-beta and 1.2.2-stable with password-protected shares enabled. No authentication required — unauthenticated remote access to /public/api/share/info endpoint. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
FileBrowser versions prior to 1.3.1-beta and 1.2.2-stable leak authentication tokens through the /public/api/share/info endpoint, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass password protections on shared files. The vulnerability stems from an incomplete fix to CVE-2026-27611 and enables token disclosure that could facilitate unauthorized file access. No patch is currently available for affected installations.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
FileBrowser Quantum is a free, self-hosted, web-based file manager. Prior to 1.3.1-beta and 1.2.2-stable, the remediation for CVE-2026-27611 is incomplete. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]
RemediationAI
Fixed in version 1.3.1. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in go
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-200 (Information Exposure). Affects web-based file manager.. FileBrowser Quantum is a free, self-hosted, web-based file manager. Prior to 1.3.1-beta and 1.2.2-stable, the remediation for CVE-2026-27611 is incomplete. Password protected shares still disclose tokenized downloadURL via /public/api/share/info. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.3.1-beta and 1.2.2-stable.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionGitHub Advisory
FileBrowser Quantum is a free, self-hosted, web-based file manager. Prior to 1.3.1-beta and 1.2.2-stable, the remediation for CVE-2026-27611 is incomplete. Password protected shares still disclose tokenized downloadURL via /public/api/share/info. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.3.1-beta and 1.2.2-stable.
Executive ViewAI
FileBrowser Quantum contains a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-30933) affecting self-hosted file manager deployments. Organizations using affected versions risk unauthorized file access or manipulation due to an incomplete security fix from a prior vulnerability. Immediate assessment and mitigation are required to prevent data breach or system compromise.
Implement WAF rules to restrict access to FileBrowser Quantum endpoints; enforce strict network segmentation limiting access to authorized administrators only; require multi-factor authentication for all FileBrowser Quantum access; enable comprehensive audit logging and monitor for suspicious file access patterns; consider disabling the application until patch availability; restrict file types or directories accessible through the interface.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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.
What every action level means
SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory
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