CVE-2019-11380 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass the master password in ES File Explorer via a specific intent to gain remote FTP access to all local storage files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-11380?

CVE-2019-11380 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11380?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Estrongs Es File Explorer File Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11380?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11380 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2019-11380 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11380 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6vpr-vqqf-9fw3.

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