CVE-2019-25632
phpFileManager 1.7.8 Local File Inclusion via index.php
Description
phpFileManager 1.7.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the action, fm_current_dir, and filename parameters. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with crafted parameter values to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd from the server.
INFO
Published Date :
March 24, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 24, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2019-25632
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update phpFileManager to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches for version 1.7.8.
- Sanitize user-supplied file path parameters.
- Restrict access to sensitive files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-25632.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://sourceforge.net/projects/phpfm/ | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46638 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpfilemanager-local-file-inclusion-via-index-php |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-25632 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description phpFileManager 1.7.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the action, fm_current_dir, and filename parameters. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with crafted parameter values to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd from the server. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://sourceforge.net/projects/phpfm/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46638 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpfilemanager-local-file-inclusion-via-index-php