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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-20795 is a path traversal flaw in tecrail Responsive FileManager 9.13.4. A remote attacker may be able to read files outside the intended file-manager area, which can expose configuration files, credentials, or other sensitive server-side data.
Executive priority
Treat Internet-exposed instances as urgent because arbitrary file read can disclose secrets that enable broader compromise. Priority is lower for inaccessible or removed deployments.
Technical view
The CVE describes arbitrary file read via the path parameter. The affected flows are copy_cut in ajax_calls.php and paste_clipboard in execute.php. The bundle includes an Exploit-DB reference, but no CVSS, CWE, CPE, vendor advisory, or patch detail.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Responsive FileManager 9.13.4 is deployed and the affected PHP endpoints are reachable by untrusted users, especially on public websites or admin panels.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a public Exploit-DB reference, so public exploit material exists. The CVE is not marked in KEV, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or official patch information is included. The analysis is grounded in the CVE description and the listed Exploit-DB reference only.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Responsive FileManager deployments and confirm whether version 9.13.4 is present.
- Restrict untrusted access to the affected file-manager endpoints pending vendor guidance.
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or supported mitigations.
- Review web server logs for suspicious path parameter activity around the affected endpoints.
Validation and detection
- Inventory application dependencies and web roots for Responsive FileManager 9.13.4.
- Confirm whether ajax_calls.php and execute.php are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access controls protecting file-manager functionality.
- Search logs for traversal-like path parameter use without replaying exploit payloads.
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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