CVE-2026-27585

Medium

Description

Caddy is an extensible server platform that uses TLS by default. Prior to version 2.11.1, the path sanitization routine in file matcher doesn't sanitize backslashes which can lead to bypassing path related security protections. It affects users with specific Caddy and environment configurations. Version 2.11.1 fixes the issue.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductCaddy
PublishedFeb 24, 2026
First seenFeb 24, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • caddyserver caddy2.11.1 or later
  • github.com/caddyserver/caddy/v22.11.1 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
caddyserver caddyv < 2.11.12.11.1
github.com/caddyserver/caddy/v2Gov < 2.11.12.11.1

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