How severe is CVE-2026-29515?

CVE-2026-29515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-29515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-29515?

CVE-2026-29515 affects Xiaomi Fileexplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29515?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-29515 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-29515 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11078.

When was CVE-2026-29515 published?

CVE-2026-29515 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-07-14.

CVE-2026-29515

CVE-2026-29515 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xiaomi Fileexplorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-11078
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Xiaomi Fileexplorer
Published: 2026-03-11
Last modified: 2026-07-14

Description

MiCode FileExplorer contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the embedded SwiFTP FTP server component that allows network attackers to log in without valid credentials. Attackers can send arbitrary username and password combinations to the PASS command handler, which unconditionally grants access and allows listing, reading, writing, and deleting files exposed by the FTP server. The MiCode/Explorer open source project has reached end-of-life status.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-29515?: MiCode FileExplorer contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the embedded SwiFTP FTP server component that allows network attackers to log in without valid credentials. Attackers can send arbitrary username and password combinations to the PASS command handler, which unconditionally grants access and allows listing, reading, writing, and deleting files exposed by the FTP server. The MiCode/Explorer open source project has reached end-of-life status.
How severe is CVE-2026-29515?: CVE-2026-29515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-29515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-29515?: CVE-2026-29515 affects Xiaomi Fileexplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-29515 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-29515 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11078.
When was CVE-2026-29515 published?: CVE-2026-29515 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-07-14.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xiaomi:fileexplorer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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