How severe is CVE-2019-11380?

CVE-2019-11380 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-11380 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11380?

CVE-2019-11380 affects Estrongs Es File Explorer File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11380?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-11380 published?

CVE-2019-11380 was published on 2019-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11380

CVE-2019-11380 is a high-severity vulnerability in Estrongs Es File Explorer File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Estrongs Es File Explorer File Manager
Published: 2019-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The master-password feature in the ES File Explorer File Manager application 4.2.0.1.3 for Android can be bypassed via a com.estrongs.android.pop.ftp.ESFtpShortcut intent, leading to remote FTP access to the entirety of local storage.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11380?: The master-password feature in the ES File Explorer File Manager application 4.2.0.1.3 for Android can be bypassed via a com.estrongs.android.pop.ftp.ESFtpShortcut intent, leading to remote FTP access to the entirety of local storage.
How severe is CVE-2019-11380?: CVE-2019-11380 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-11380 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11380?: CVE-2019-11380 affects Estrongs Es File Explorer File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11380?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-11380 published?: CVE-2019-11380 was published on 2019-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/%40bhaveshthakur2015/cve-2019-11380-how-i-was-able-to-access-complete-storage-of-es-fileexplorer-end-user-9bd8da5ac3b8

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:estrongs:es_file_explorer_file_manager:4.2.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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