CVE-2019-9194

elFinder before 2.1.48 has a command injection vulnerability in the PHP connector

published February 26, 2019

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
97%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty command injection vulnerability lurks in elFinder's PHP connector before version 2.1.48! This is a sneaky one that could spell trouble for your file management. ๐Ÿ” Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes orders but is also willing to cook anything on the side without checking the recipe. If someone slips in a dangerous ingredient, it could ruin the entire dish! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially accessing sensitive files or compromising your system. This could lead to data breaches or unauthorized actions, putting your application and users at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes orders but is also willing to cook anything on the side without checking the recipe. If someone slips in a dangerous ingredient, it could ruin the entire dish! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ The command injection flaw allows attackers to insert malicious commands through the PHP connector in elFinder, bypassing normal command checks and executing harmful scripts.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially accessing sensitive files or compromising your system. This could lead to data breaches or unauthorized actions, putting your application and users at risk! Upgrade to elFinder version 2.1.48 or later to close this vulnerability. Ensure that input validation and proper escaping are implemented in the PHP connector to prevent similar issues. Additionally, review your server's configurations for any possible exposure. You've got this! With a quick upgrade and a little vigilance, your file management system will be safer than ever! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.96730 ยท 99.9th percentile
Published
2019-02-26T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 FEB 19:00Z
    elFinder before 2.1.48 has a command injection vulnerability in the PHP connector
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