CVE-2026-33072
FileRise: Default Encryption Key Enables Token Forgery and Config Decryption
Description
FileRise is a self-hosted web file manager / WebDAV server. In versions prior to 3.9.0, a hardcoded default encryption key (default_please_change_this_key) is used for all cryptographic operations — HMAC token generation, AES config encryption, and session tokens — allowing any unauthenticated attacker to forge upload tokens for arbitrary file upload to shared folders, and to decrypt admin configuration secrets including OIDC client secrets and SMTP passwords. FileRise uses a single key (PERSISTENT_TOKENS_KEY) for all crypto operations. The default value default_please_change_this_key is hardcoded in two places and used unless the deployer explicitly overrides the environment variable. This issue is fixed in version 3.9.0.
INFO
Published Date :
March 20, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 20, 2026, 1:37 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FileRise to version 3.9.0 or later.
- Change the default encryption key.
- Ensure custom key is used for crypto operations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-33072.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/error311/FileRise/releases/tag/v3.9.0 | |
| https://github.com/error311/FileRise/security/advisories/GHSA-f4xx-57cv-mg3x |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description FileRise is a self-hosted web file manager / WebDAV server. In versions prior to 3.9.0, a hardcoded default encryption key (default_please_change_this_key) is used for all cryptographic operations — HMAC token generation, AES config encryption, and session tokens — allowing any unauthenticated attacker to forge upload tokens for arbitrary file upload to shared folders, and to decrypt admin configuration secrets including OIDC client secrets and SMTP passwords. FileRise uses a single key (PERSISTENT_TOKENS_KEY) for all crypto operations. The default value default_please_change_this_key is hardcoded in two places and used unless the deployer explicitly overrides the environment variable. This issue is fixed in version 3.9.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-798 Added CWE CWE-1188 Added Reference https://github.com/error311/FileRise/releases/tag/v3.9.0 Added Reference https://github.com/error311/FileRise/security/advisories/GHSA-f4xx-57cv-mg3x