CVE-2026-34529
CWE-79Published: April 1, 2026· Updated: Apr 6, 2026
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34529 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.0.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-34529 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts