CVE-2026-100727: GROWI improper access control in file upload

CVE-2026-100727 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.3 · Published 2026-10-05

GROWI is a collaborative wiki platform used to document and share organizational knowledge. An improper access control vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read files stored in non-public pages when the file upload feature is configured to store files locally, exposing sensitive information that should have been restricted.

Vendors: GROWI, Inc..

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-100727 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-100727 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-100727?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.3, published 5 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
GROWI, Inc. GROWI prior to v7.5.5.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-100727?
Yes: fixed in GROWI v7.5.5. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-100727 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-100727?
Check whether you run GROWI or Inc. GROWI at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: GROWI v7.5.5

Technical details

GROWI contains a CWE-552 (Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties) vulnerability in its file handling logic. When local file upload storage is configured, an unauthenticated attacker can access files in non-public pages without proper authorization checks. The vulnerability requires network access and affects versions prior to v7.5.5.

Affected products

  • GROWI, Inc. GROWI prior to v7.5.5

Timeline

  • 2026-10-05: disclosed

References

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