Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in phpFileManager by SourceForge
CVE-2019-25632

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sourceforge

Status
PHPfilemanager
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25632?

phpFileManager version 1.7.8 is susceptible to a local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerability. This security flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to gain access to sensitive files on the server by exploiting the 'action', 'fm_current_dir', and 'filename' parameters in GET requests to 'index.php'. By manipulating these parameters, attackers can bypass security measures and read arbitrary files, including critical system files such as '/etc/passwd'. Proper validation and sanitization of user inputs are vital to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

phpFileManager 1.7.8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-25632 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46638
exploit
https://sourceforge.net/projects/phpfm/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpfilemanager-local...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Murat Kalafatoglu
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