CVE-2018-15535Responsive Filemanager Path Traversal
/filemanager/ajax_calls.php in tecrail Responsive FileManager before 9.13.4 uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize get_file sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is…
Published Aug 24, 2018 · Updated Aug 7, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-15535 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Responsive Filemanager (Tecrail).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Responsive Filemanager 9.13.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
45%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
/filemanager/ajax_calls.php in tecrail Responsive FileManager before 9.13.4 uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize get_file sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory, aka Directory Traversal.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Responsive FilemanagerTecrail | See advisory | 9.13.4 |
Patched Releases
Responsive Filemanager
9.13.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 24, 2018
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploit20180821 RESPONSIVE filemanager
- exploitExploitDB-45271
- exploit45271
FAQ
Common Questions.
/filemanager/ajax_calls.php in tecrail Responsive FileManager before 9.13.4 uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize get_file sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory, aka Directory Trave…
Affected: Responsive Filemanager (Tecrail). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Responsive Filemanager 9.13.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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