How severe is CVE-2025-52996?

CVE-2025-52996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-52996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-52996?

CVE-2025-52996 affects Filebrowser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-52996?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-52996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-52996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19579.

When was CVE-2025-52996 published?

CVE-2025-52996 was published on 2025-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-52996

CVE-2025-52996 is a low-severity vulnerability in Filebrowser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-305.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-19579
Weakness: CWE-305
Affected product: Filebrowser
Published: 2025-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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 versions 2.32.0 and prior, the implementation of password protected links is error-prone, resulting in potential unprotected sharing of a file through a direct download link. This link can either be shared unknowingly by a user or discovered from various locations such as the browser history or the log of a proxy server used. At time of publication, no known patched versions are available.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-52996?: 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 versions 2.32.0 and prior, the implementation of password protected links is error-prone, resulting in potential unprotected sharing of a file through a direct download link. This link can either be shared unknowingly by a user or discovered from various locations such as the browser history or the log of a proxy server used. At time of publication, no known patched versions are available.
How severe is CVE-2025-52996?: CVE-2025-52996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-52996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-52996?: CVE-2025-52996 affects Filebrowser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-52996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-52996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-52996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19579.
When was CVE-2025-52996 published?: CVE-2025-52996 was published on 2025-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:filebrowser:filebrowser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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