Logic Flaw in File Browser Allows Unauthenticated User Enumeration by XYZ Company
CVE-2026-23849

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
19 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-23849?

The File Browser product by XYZ Company has a vulnerability in its authentication process that enables unauthenticated attackers to enumerate valid usernames via timing discrepancies in response from the /api/login endpoint. Prior to version 2.55.0, a flaw in the JSONAuth.Auth function causes a different execution duration based on the existence of a username. When an unknown username is queried, the function terminates quickly. Conversely, if the username exists, it engages an intensive password verification step, creating a measurable time delay. This timing difference can be exploited by attackers to identify valid usernames. Version 2.55.0 rectifies this issue with a patch.

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Affected Version(s)

filebrowser < 2.55.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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