QID 730183

Date Published: 2021-09-15

QID 730183: elFinder File Manager Multiple Vulnerabilites

elFinder is an open-source file manager for web, written in JavaScript using jQuery UI.

Several vulnerabilities affect elFinder 2.1.58. These vulnerabilities can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and commands on the server hosting the elFinder PHP connector, even with minimal configuration.

Affected Versions: elFinder versions prior to 2.1.59 QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated):
This QID checks for vulnerable version of elFinder by sending a GET request to elfinder.js file and checking the version banner from it.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and commands on the server hosting the elFinder PHP connector, even with the minimal configuration.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to upgrade to elFinder version 2.1.59 or later, for more info check elFinder Security Advisory.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 730183

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    NA URL Logo github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/security/advisories/GHSA-wph3-44rj-92pr
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