CVE-2025-53826
Apache File Browser JWT Token Authentication Bypass
Description
File Browser provides a file managing interface within a specified directory and it can be used to upload, delete, preview, rename, and edit files. In version 2.39.0, File Browser’s authentication system issues long-lived JWT tokens that remain valid even after the user logs out. As of time of publication, no known patches exist.
INFO
Published Date :
July 15, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 2025, 6:26 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Implement robust JWT token invalidation on logout.
- Review and strengthen session management mechanisms.
- Consider shorter token expiration times.
- Monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-53826 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-53826.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/issues/5216 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-7xwp-2cpp-p8r7 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-7xwp-2cpp-p8r7 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:filebrowser:filebrowser:2.39.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/issues/5216 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-7xwp-2cpp-p8r7 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-7xwp-2cpp-p8r7 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-7xwp-2cpp-p8r7 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description File Browser provides a file managing interface within a specified directory and it can be used to upload, delete, preview, rename, and edit files. In version 2.39.0, File Browser’s authentication system issues long-lived JWT tokens that remain valid even after the user logs out. As of time of publication, no known patches exist. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-613 Added CWE CWE-305 Added CWE CWE-385 Added Reference https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/issues/5216 Added Reference https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/security/advisories/GHSA-7xwp-2cpp-p8r7