CVE-2017-20145 Tecrail Responsive Filemanger path traversal

Medium 6.3 Published 25 Jul 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in Tecrail Responsive Filemanger to read or modify arbitrary files on the server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-20145?

CVE-2017-20145 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Tecrail Responsive Filemanger, published on 25 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Tecrail Responsive Filemanger up to 9.10.x and classified as critical. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 9.11.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20145?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tecrail Responsive Filemanager.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20145?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20145 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2017-20145 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20145 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hxgp-ff53-m8jr.