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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| zauberzeug | nicegui | < 3.7.0 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Exploit-DB 1
- NiceGUI 3.6.1 - Path Traversal EDB-52534 · webapps · Apr 30, 2026
GitHub 1 repository
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mbanyamer/CVE-2026-25732-NiceGUI-3.6.1 ★ 0 · Feb 8, 2026
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | nicegui | < 3.7.0 | 3.7.0 | GHSA-9ffm-fxg3-xrhh |