CVE-2026-73244: kkFileView: Unauthenticated path traversal in POST /listFiles allows arbitrary directory listing

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

kkFileView is a universal file online preview project based on Spring Boot. Prior to 5.0.1, the unauthenticated POST /listFiles endpoint in server/src/main/java/cn/keking/web/controller/FileController.java passes the user-controlled path parameter from FileController#getFiles to Files.newDirectoryStream without confinement to the demo directory, allowing directory enumeration outside the intended root. This issue is fixed in version 5.0.1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
kkFileView<5.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade kkFileView to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.1

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-73244?

The severity of CVE-2026-73244 is rated as medium with a score of 5.3.

2

What impact does CVE-2026-73244 have?

CVE-2026-73244 allows unauthenticated path traversal leading to arbitrary directory listing.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-73244?

To fix CVE-2026-73244, update kkFileView to version 5.0.1 or later.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2026-73244?

The affected software for CVE-2026-73244 is kkFileView prior to version 5.0.1.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2026-73244?

No, CVE-2026-73244 can be exploited without authentication.

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