CVE-2026-40184 Unauthenticated Access to Uploaded Files in TREK

Low 3.7 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access uploaded photos in TREK due to missing authorization checks, exposing private user 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-2026-40184?

CVE-2026-40184 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in mauriceboe TREK, published on 10 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TREK is a collaborative travel planner. Prior to 2.7.2, TREK served uploaded photos without requiring authentication. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.7.2.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-40184?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mauriceboe Trek.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40184?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-40184 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-2026-40184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-40184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wxx3-84fc-mrx2.

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