Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22783 affects DFIR-IRIS iris-web before 2.4.24. An authenticated user can manipulate datastore file metadata so a later delete action removes arbitrary server files. This can disrupt the IRIS platform or other files reachable by the application process. The vendor advisory says 2.4.24 fixes the issue.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any IRIS deployment, especially in incident response environments. A compromised or malicious authenticated account could damage investigation data or application stability. Prioritize upgrading before relying on IRIS for active investigations.
Technical view
The issue combines mass assignment of file_local_name with insufficient path validation in datastore file deletion. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.6: network-accessible, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, with high integrity and availability impact. Listed weaknesses include CWE-434, CWE-73, and CWE-915.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running dfir-iris iris-web versions earlier than 2.4.24, especially where untrusted or broadly provisioned users can authenticate to IRIS. Public internet exposure increases operational risk, but authentication is required according to the advisory.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The vulnerability is serious because a low-privileged authenticated user could cause destructive file deletion through normal application functionality if the instance is vulnerable.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strongest from the GitHub security advisory and linked fix commit. The description identifies the vulnerable field and delete-path trust issue, but no public exploitation confirmation is provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade dfir-iris iris-web to version 2.4.24 or later.
- Review the GitHub advisory for any updated vendor guidance.
- Restrict IRIS access to trusted networks and authenticated users only.
- Review user permissions and remove unnecessary datastore access.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IRIS deployments and confirm running version.
- Verify no instance is below 2.4.24.
- Review application logs for unusual datastore file metadata changes or delete activity.
- Confirm access controls limit who can upload, modify, and delete datastore files.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-73: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-915: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H3.15.8Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.6CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/dfir-iris/iris-web/security/advisories/GHSA-qhqj-8qw6-wp8vCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/dfir-iris/iris-web/commit/57c1b80494bac187893aebc6d9df1ce6e56485b7CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
External Control of File Name or Path
External Control of File Name or Path represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Improperly Controlled Modification of Dynamically-Determined Object Attributes
Improperly Controlled Modification of Dynamically-Determined Object Attributes represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.