File Browser: Command Injection via Authentication Hook Shell Substitution (Pre-Authentication RCE)
Critical vendor advisory
CVE-2026-54088
Summary
File Browser: Command Injection via Authentication Hook Shell Substitution (Pre-Authentication RCE)
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/v2. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 41% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser/v2 is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 9.3. EPSS probability: 0.5%; percentile: 41%.
Sources
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