QID 730509

Date Published: 2022-06-06

QID 730509: elFinder File Manager Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability

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

In Studio-42 elFinder 2.1.60, there is a vulnerability that causes remote code execution through file name bypass for file upload.

Affected Versions: elFinder versions 2.1.60

NOTE:
This vulnerability can only be exploited on windows systems.

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 this vulnerability may allow an remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

  • 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 2.1.61 or later, for more info check elFinder Security Advisory.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 730509

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    elFinder Advisory URL Logo github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/issues/3458