CVE-2026-72836: FileBrowser before 2.63.19 Case Sensitivity Authentication Bypass

Published Aug 14, 2026
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Updated

FileBrowser before 2.63.19 does not account for case-insensitive filesystems when checking home directory ownership during self-registration. When Signup and CreateUserDir are enabled and FileBrowser's root is on a case-insensitive filesystem (confirmed on Windows/NTFS), two self-registered usernames that differ only in letter case (e.g., CaseVictim and casevictim) are stored as distinct accounts but resolve to the same physical home directory, because the scope-ownership check compares the persisted scope as an exact case-sensitive string. A second registrant can therefore read, overwrite, and delete another account's files through authenticated HTTP endpoints, without needing an existing account or victim interaction.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FileBrowser<2.63.19

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade FileBrowser to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.63.19
  2. Configuration

    If you cannot immediately upgrade, disable self-registration features (set Signup and CreateUserDir to disabled) to prevent exploiting authenticated HTTP endpoints and the self-registration case-sensitivity authentication bypass on case-insensitive filesystems.

    FileBrowser Signup and CreateUserDir = disabled

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72836?

The severity of CVE-2026-72836 is classified as high, with a score of 8.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72836?

To fix CVE-2026-72836, upgrade FileBrowser to version 2.63.19 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72836?

CVE-2026-72836 affects FileBrowser versions before 2.63.19 running on case-insensitive filesystems.

4

What does CVE-2026-72836 exploit?

CVE-2026-72836 exploits a case sensitivity issue that allows bypassing authentication during self-registration.

5

Is user data at risk with CVE-2026-72836?

Yes, CVE-2026-72836 may risk user data since it can allow unauthorized users to access home directories.

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