CVE-2026-25732
Description
NiceGUI is a Python-based UI framework. Prior to 3.7.0, NiceGUI's FileUpload.name property exposes client-supplied filename metadata without sanitization, enabling path traversal when developers use the pattern UPLOAD_DIR / file.name. Malicious filenames containing ../ sequences allow attackers to write files outside intended directories, with potential for remote code execution through application file overwrites in vulnerable deployment patterns. This design creates a prevalent security footgun affecting applications following common community patterns. Note: Exploitation requires application code incorporating file.name into filesystem paths without sanitization. Applications using fixed paths, generated filenames, or explicit sanitization are not affected. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.7.0.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Package impact
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | nicegui | <3.7.0 | 3.7.0 |
References
- https://github.com/zauberzeug/nicegui/security/advisories/GHSA-9ffm-fxg3-xrhh
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25732
- https://github.com/zauberzeug/nicegui
- https://github.com/zauberzeug/nicegui/blob/main/nicegui/elements/upload_files.py#L110-L115
- https://github.com/zauberzeug/nicegui/blob/main/nicegui/elements/upload_files.py#L79-L82
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.