CVE-2025-65963
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-11-26

Last updated on: 2025-11-26

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. Prior to versions 0.16.11 and 0.17.2, insufficient authorization checks allow non-member users to create new folders, up- and download files as a ZIP archive in public spaces. Private spaces are not affected. This issue has been patched in versions 0.16.11 and 0.17.2.
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Published
2025-11-26
Last Modified
2025-11-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-11-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-65963
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CWE ID Description
CWE-285 The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Files module used for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. Before versions 0.16.11 and 0.17.2, there were insufficient authorization checks that allowed non-member users to create new folders, upload files, and download files as a ZIP archive in public spaces. Private spaces are not affected. The issue has been fixed in the specified versions.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to manipulate files in public spaces by creating folders, uploading files, and downloading files without proper permissions. This could lead to unauthorized data modification or exposure of files in public spaces, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade the Files module to version 0.16.11 or 0.17.2 or later, as these versions contain patches that fix the insufficient authorization checks allowing non-member users to create folders and upload/download files in public spaces.

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