CVE-2026-25231 FileRise affected by an Unauthenticated File Read Due to Insufficient Access Control

High 7.5 Published 9 Feb 2026 Updated 10 Feb 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can read files from the uploads directory in FileRise due to missing access controls, exposing sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-25231?

CVE-2026-25231 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in error311 FileRise, published on 9 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FileRise is a self-hosted web file manager / WebDAV server. Versions prior to 3.3.0, the application contains an unauthenticated file read vulnerability due to the lack of access control on the /uploads directory. Files uploaded to this directory can be accessed directly by any user who knows or can guess the file path, without requiring authentication. As a result, sensitive data could be exposed, and privacy may be breached. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.3.0.

Weakness: CWE-552, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-25231?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Filerise Filerise.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-25231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-25231 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-25231 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hv99-77cw-hvpr.