CVE-2026-50891: Filestash allows attackers to escalate privileges via sending a crafted request

June 15, 2026 (updated August 27, 2026)

Incorrect access control in the /admin/api/config component of Filestash v0.4.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges via sending a crafted request.

References

gist.github.com/pyuysig/50dc365f54f95396bb67532f02b34bb0
github.com/advisories/GHSA-rcqf-cpv9-g5jf
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50891

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