CVE-2017-8297

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in simple-file-manager before 2017-04-26, affecting index.php (the sole "Simple PHP File Manager" component).

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.50% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/jcampbell1/simple-file-manager/commit/de52e7ee61a842d8fdf791f2a5b7c91b6c5cdb56 third party advisory vdb entry issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8297?
CVE-2017-8297 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8297?
To fix CVE-2017-8297, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8297 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8297 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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