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.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/commit/ff2f00498cff151e2fb1f5f0b16963bf33c3d6d4 | Patch |
| https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/releases/tag/v2.57.1 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-hxw8-4h9j-hq2r | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
23 Feb 2026, 17:55
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| References | () https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/commit/ff2f00498cff151e2fb1f5f0b16963bf33c3d6d4 - Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/releases/tag/v2.57.1 - Product, Release Notes | |
| References | () https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-hxw8-4h9j-hq2r - Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory | |
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Filebrowser
Filebrowser filebrowser |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:filebrowser:filebrowser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
09 Feb 2026, 22:16
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Information
Published : 2026-02-09 22:16
Updated : 2026-02-23 17:55
NVD link : CVE-2026-25889
Mitre link : CVE-2026-25889
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-25889
JSON object : View
Products Affected
filebrowser
- filebrowser
CWE
CWE-178
Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity
