High · published February 4, 2026
⚡ An authenticated user can execute a crafty path traversal attack to mess with file operations! Imagine what they could do with unauthorized access — it’s no laughing matter! Think of it like a delivery person who somehow gets access to a secret back room of your storage facility — they can sneak in, grab anything, or even move things without permission, all because of a poorly secured entry point. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass directory-level authorization and gain control over files they shouldn't have access to. They could remove, move, or copy files across different user boundaries, leading to a potential data disaster.
Think of it like a delivery person who somehow gets access to a secret back room of your storage facility — they can sneak in, grab anything, or even move things without permission, all because of a poorly secured entry point. Prior to version 3.57.0, Alist has a path traversal vulnerability where attackers can inject traversal sequences into filename components, granting them unauthorized file operations within the same storage mount.
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass directory-level authorization and gain control over files they shouldn't have access to. They could remove, move, or copy files across different user boundaries, leading to a potential data disaster. To secure your system, update Alist to version 3.57.0 immediately. Ensure all your file operation handlers are checked for proper authorization to prevent this sneaky access in the future. You've got this! Patch up and keep those files safe! 🛡️