Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Responsive FileManager 9.13.4 has a path traversal flaw that can let a remote attacker read files the web server can access. The sources do not provide CVSS, a vendor patch, or evidence of active exploitation. A public exploit reference exists, so exposed deployments should be treated as urgent to find and contain.
Executive priority
Prioritize discovery and containment for internet-facing deployments. The business risk is unauthorized disclosure of application files, configuration, or secrets, but current evidence does not prove widespread active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2018-20792 affects tecrail Responsive FileManager 9.13.4. The CVE states that the path parameter in ajax_calls.php, through the get_file action, allows arbitrary file reads via path traversal. Public exploit material is referenced by Exploit-DB, but KEV status is false and the source bundle does not confirm active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to environments running tecrail Responsive FileManager 9.13.4, especially where its ajax_calls.php endpoint is reachable from untrusted networks. The source bundle does not identify additional affected versions, downstream packages, or hosted services.
Exploitation context
The source bundle cites a public Exploit-DB entry, which increases practical risk. However, there is no KEV listing and no cited evidence of active exploitation in the provided sources. Do not assume compromise without logs, telemetry, or incident evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE, vendor advisory, patch version, or affected CPEs are included. Analysis should stay tied to Responsive FileManager 9.13.4 and the described path traversal in ajax_calls.php unless new vendor or NVD data expands scope.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor guidance for a fixed version or supported replacement.
- Restrict access to Responsive FileManager endpoints from untrusted networks.
- Disable or remove unused Responsive FileManager deployments.
- Review web server permissions to reduce readable sensitive files.
- Rotate exposed secrets if logs or validation indicate file access.
Validation and detection
- Inventory applications for tecrail Responsive FileManager 9.13.4.
- Confirm whether ajax_calls.php is externally reachable.
- Review web logs for unusual get_file or path parameter activity.
- Check whether sensitive server files are readable by the web process.
- Document version, exposure path, and remediation owner.
Public sources used
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File access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 45987CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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CWE details
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