CVE-2026-54910

FileBrowser Quantum's path traversal issue in subtitle handler allows any authenticated user to read arbitrary files

HIGH
7.7
CVSS Score
Published: July 20, 2026 at 02:20 PM UTC
Updated: October 24, 2026 at 08:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorFilebrowser

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Severity
HIGH7.7
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
PoC

Description

FileBrowser Quantum is a free, self-hosted, web-based file manager. Prior to version 1.4.3-beta, the `subtitlesHandler` endpoint (`GET /api/media/subtitles`) accepts two user-controlled query parameters: `path` and `name`, both of which are used in filesystem operations without sanitization, creating two independent path traversal vectors. The primary vector is the `path` parameter: it is passed directly to `idx.GetRealPath()` without calling `SanitizeUserPath()`, allowing an attacker to escape the storage root and set `parentDir` to any directory on the host. No existing anchor file is required. The secondary vector is the `name` parameter: it is joined with `parentDir` via `filepath.Join(parentDir, name)` without stripping directory components, allowing traversal relative to any resolved `parentDir`. Any authenticated user (regardless of role or permissions) can exploit either vector to read any text file readable by the server process, including `/etc/passwd`, SSH keys, database credentials, and JWT signing keys. Version 1.4.3-beta patches the issue.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 1.4.3-beta
Affected range stops below 1.4.3-beta, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

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SSVC — Action Prioritization

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CVSS

7.7HIGHGitHub_M
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-22CWE-23

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