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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Supported Versions

File Browser Next is actively maintained and receives regular security updates.

Version Supported
Next (main) Yes
Legacy 2.x No (upstream archived)

Security Hardening in File Browser Next

File Browser Next incorporates native defenses against the vulnerabilities identified in legacy versions:

  • Server-Side Token Revocation: Dedicated token revocation backend ensuring immediate invalidation on logout, password changes, and renewal replay attacks.
  • Command Confinement & Sanitization: Strict filesystem directory confinement and detection/filtering of dangerous shell metacharacters.

Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability in File Browser Next, please report it privately via GitHub Security Advisories or by contacting the maintainers directly.

Please include:

  • Description of the issue
  • A plaintext proof of concept (no compiled binaries)
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Recommended remediation, if any

There aren't any published security advisories