Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-9194?

Affected: Elfinder (Std42); studio-42/elfinder (composer). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-9194 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 22, 2020.

Is CVE-2019-9194 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-9194?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-9194?

Fixed versions are available, including Elfinder 2.1.48, studio-42/elfinder 2.1.48.

How urgently should CVE-2019-9194 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2019-9194

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

elFinder command injection vulnerability in the PHP connector

Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-4223-qj94-7x9p

Key Facts

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CVE-2019-9194 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Elfinder (Std42), studio-42/elfinder (composer).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 22, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Elfinder 2.1.48, studio-42/elfinder 2.1.48.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

97%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

elFinder before 2.1.48 has a command injection vulnerability in the PHP connector.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Nov 22, 2020	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ElfinderStd42	See advisory	2.1.48
studio-42/elfindercomposer	See advisory	2.1.48

Patched Releases

Elfinder

2.1.48

studio-42/elfinder

2.1.48

Timeline

Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 22, 2020
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

elFinder before 2.1.48 has a command injection vulnerability in the PHP connector.
Affected: Elfinder (Std42); studio-42/elfinder (composer). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 22, 2020.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Elfinder 2.1.48, studio-42/elfinder 2.1.48.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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