Vulnerability Description
The actix-files crate (actix_files) before version 0.6.10 contains an information exposure vulnerability. When a non-existing folder is passed as the serve_from argument to Files::new(), the mount path defaults to an empty path; the service then joins the request path with this empty path and canonicalizes it, causing Rust to resolve it as a relative path. As a result, an attacker can request paths that resolve relative to the application's working directory and access unintended files.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/actix/actix-web/security/advisories/GHSA-8v2v-wjwg-vx6r
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/actix-web-before-information-disclosure-via
- https://github.com/actix/actix-web/security/advisories/GHSA-8v2v-wjwg-vx6r
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72814?
CVE-2026-72814 is a documented vulnerability. The actix-files crate (actix_files) before version 0.6.10 contains an information exposure vulnerability. When a non-existing folder is passed as the serve_from argument to Files::new(), the mount pat...
How severe is CVE-2026-72814?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-72814. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72814?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.