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CVE-2019-6447

HighPublic exploit

The ES File Explorer File Manager application through 4.1.9.7.4 for Android allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute applications via TCP port 59777 requests on the local Wi-Fi network.

Published Jan 16, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2019-6447 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting Es File Explorer File Manager (Estrongs).
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Es File Explorer File Manager <=4.1.9.7.4, Es File Explorer File Manager 4.1.9.7.4.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

64%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

The ES File Explorer File Manager application through 4.1.9.7.4 for Android allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute applications via TCP port 59777 requests on the local Wi-Fi network. This TCP port remains open after the ES application has been launched once, and responds to unauthenticated application/json data over HTTP.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Es File Explorer File ManagerEstrongsSee advisory4.1.9.7.4

Patched Releases

Es File Explorer File Manager

<=4.1.9.7.4

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jan 16, 2019

  2. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function

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