Vulnerability · Published Apr 1, 2026 · Assigned by GitHub_M

CVE-2026-34529File Browser is vulnerable to Stored Cross-site Scripting via crafted EPUB file

High 7.6

In plain English

A high-severity cross-site scripting in filebrowser from filebrowser. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 26% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.6High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 74.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

File Browser is a file managing interface for uploading, deleting, previewing, renaming, and editing files within a specified directory. Prior to version 2.62.2, the EPUB preview function in File Browser is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). JavaScript embedded in a crafted EPUB file executes in the victim's browser when they preview the file. This issue has been patched in version 2.62.2.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Gogithub.com/filebrowser/filebrowserno fix listedGO-2026-5156
Gogithub.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/v22.62.2GHSA-5vpr-4fgw-f69h
Gogithub.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/v22.62.2GO-2026-5156

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
filebrowser filebrowser < 2.62.2

Weakness: CWE-79 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

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