CVE-2026-72814: actix-web before 0.6.10 Information Disclosure via Files

Published Aug 14, 2026
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Updated

The actix-files crate (actixfiles) before version 0.6.10 contains an information exposure vulnerability. When a non-existing folder is passed as the servefrom argument to Files::new(), the mount path defaults to an empty path; the service then joins the request path with this empty path and canonicalizes it, causing Rust to resolve it as a relative path. As a result, an attacker can request paths that resolve relative to the application's working directory and access unintended files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
npm/actix-files<0.6.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade actix-web/actix-files (actix_files) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.6.10
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade actix-web to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.6.10

Event History

Aug 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:35 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72814?

The severity of CVE-2026-72814 is rated at 45 on the risk scale.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72814?

To fix CVE-2026-72814, update the actix-files crate to version 0.6.10 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72814?

CVE-2026-72814 is classified as an information exposure vulnerability.

4

What can be compromised due to CVE-2026-72814?

CVE-2026-72814 can lead to information disclosure via improper handling of file paths.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-72814?

CVE-2026-72814 affects the actix-files crate from the actix-web framework.

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