CVE-2026-25231
Unauthenticated File Read in FileRise /uploads Directory
Publication date: 2026-02-09
Last updated on: 2026-02-19
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| filerise | filerise | to 3.3.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-552 | The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. |
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in FileRise, a self-hosted web file manager and WebDAV server, in versions prior to 3.3.0. It is an unauthenticated file read vulnerability caused by the lack of access control on the /uploads directory. This means that any user who knows or can guess the file path of files uploaded to this directory can access those files without needing to authenticate.
Because of this, sensitive data stored in the /uploads directory could be exposed to unauthorized users.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files uploaded to the /uploads directory in FileRise. Since no authentication is required to read these files, any attacker or unauthorized user who can guess or discover the file paths can view potentially sensitive or private data.
The impact includes exposure of confidential information and breaches of privacy, which can harm individuals or organizations relying on the confidentiality of their uploaded files.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade FileRise to version 3.3.0 or later, where the unauthenticated file read vulnerability has been fixed.