How severe is CVE-2020-35173?

CVE-2020-35173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2020-35173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35173?

CVE-2020-35173 affects Amaze File Manager Project Amaze File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35173?

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-2020-35173 published?

CVE-2020-35173 was published on 2020-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35173

CVE-2020-35173 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Amaze File Manager Project Amaze File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Amaze File Manager Project Amaze File Manager
Published: 2020-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Amaze File Manager application before 3.4.2 for Android does not properly restrict intents for controlling the FTP server (aka services.ftpservice.FTPReceiver.ACTION_START_FTPSERVER and services.ftpservice.FTPReceiver.ACTION_STOP_FTPSERVER).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35173?: The Amaze File Manager application before 3.4.2 for Android does not properly restrict intents for controlling the FTP server (aka services.ftpservice.FTPReceiver.ACTION_START_FTPSERVER and services.ftpservice.FTPReceiver.ACTION_STOP_FTPSERVER).
How severe is CVE-2020-35173?: CVE-2020-35173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2020-35173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35173?: CVE-2020-35173 affects Amaze File Manager Project Amaze File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35173?: 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-2020-35173 published?: CVE-2020-35173 was published on 2020-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:amaze_file_manager_project:amaze_file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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