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This CVE exploits a path traversal vulnerability in Filemanager v2.5.0 and below. Attackers craft a malicious HTTP request to filemanager.php, using `../` sequences to escape the intended directory. The application fails to sanitize user-supplied input, allowing unauthorized access to files outside the web root. This can lead to sensitive data exposure, remote code execution, or server compromise. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation in the file-handling logic.
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: Filemanager
Version: ≤2.5.0
Vulnerability: Path Traversal
Severity: Moderate
Date: Jul 18, 2025
Prediction: Patch by Aug 15, 2025
What Undercode Say:
curl -X GET "http://target.com/filemanager.php?file=../../etc/passwd"
import requests
payload = "../../../secret.conf"
response = requests.get(f"http://victim.com/filemanager.php?file={payload}")
print(response.text)
How Exploit:
- Send crafted HTTP request with `../` sequences.
- Bypass directory restrictions.
- Access arbitrary system files.
Protection from this CVE:
- Update to patched version.
- Sanitize user input.
- Restrict file access permissions.
Impact:
- Sensitive data exposure.
- Remote code execution.
- Server compromise.
Sources:
Reported By: github.com
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