CVE-2018-20525
CVE-2018-20525 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Roxyfileman Roxy Fileman with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Roxyfileman Roxy Fileman
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Roxy Fileman 1.4.5 allows Directory Traversal in copydir.php, copyfile.php, and fileslist.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-20525?
- Roxy Fileman 1.4.5 allows Directory Traversal in copydir.php, copyfile.php, and fileslist.php.
- How severe is CVE-2018-20525?
- CVE-2018-20525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-20525 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-20525?
- CVE-2018-20525 affects Roxyfileman Roxy Fileman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-20525?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-20525 published?
- CVE-2018-20525 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151033/Roxy-Fileman-1.4.5-File-Upload-Directory-Traversal.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166585/Roxy-File-Manager-1.4.5-PHP-File-Upload-Restriction-Bypass.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46085/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:roxyfileman:roxy_fileman:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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