Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-32682?

Affected: elFinder (Std42) versions >= = 2.1.58; studio-42/elfinder (composer). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2021-32682 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2021-32682 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-2021-32682?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-32682?

Fixed versions are available, including elFinder 2.1.59, studio-42/elfinder 2.1.59.

How urgently should CVE-2021-32682 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2021-32682

CriticalPublic exploit

elFinder before 2.1.59 contains multiple vulnerabilities leading to RCE

Published Jun 16, 2021 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-wph3-44rj-92pr

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2021-32682 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting elFinder (Std42), studio-42/elfinder (composer).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including elFinder 2.1.59, studio-42/elfinder 2.1.59.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

70%

Higher than 99.3% 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

elFinder is an open-source file manager for web, written in JavaScript using jQuery UI. Several vulnerabilities affect elFinder 2.1.58. These vulnerabilities can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and commands on the server hosting the elFinder PHP connector, even with minimal configuration. The issues were patched in version 2.1.59. As a workaround, ensure the connector is not exposed without authentication.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
elFinderStd42	>= = 2.1.58	2.1.59
studio-42/elfindercomposer	See advisory	2.1.59

Patched Releases

elFinder

2.1.59

studio-42/elfinder

2.1.59

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 16, 2021
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

elFinder is an open-source file manager for web, written in JavaScript using jQuery UI.
Affected: elFinder (Std42) versions >= = 2.1.58; studio-42/elfinder (composer). 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 elFinder 2.1.59, studio-42/elfinder 2.1.59.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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