CVE-2021-32682

CRITICAL
Published Jun 14, 20215y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
9.8 CVSS 3.1
Critical
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Published Jun 14, 2021 5y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

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. The issues were patched in version 2.1.59. As a workaround, ensure the connector is not exposed without authentication.

CVSS Details

Base Score
9.8
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Weaknesses 3

CWE-22 Path Traversal Resource Mgmt
CWE-78 OS Command Injection Injection
CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Validation

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
std42elfinder* <2.1.59

References 4

  • packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164173/elFinder-Archive-Command-Injection.html
    ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
  • blog.sonarsource.com https://blog.sonarsource.com/elfinder-case-study-of-web-file-manager-vulnerabilities/
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/commit/a106c350b7dfe666a81d6b576816db9fe0899b17
    PatchThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/security/advisories/GHSA-wph3-44rj-92pr
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

  • github.com https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/commit/a106c350b7dfe666a81d6b576816db9fe0899b17
    PatchThird Party Advisory