CVE-2008-7027: Libra File Manager 1.18 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by se

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-7027?

php filemanager: upgrade to newer than 1.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-7027 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7027 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-7027 affect?

CVE-2008-7027 affects php filemanager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Libra File Manager 1.18 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by setting the user and pass cookies to 1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-7027?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-7027 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php filemanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Libra File Manager 1.18 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by setting the user and pass cookies to 1.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2009-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libra file manager

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-21 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libra file manager php filemanager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.18 · 1.0 · 1.03 · 1.05 · 1.08 · 1.17

Fixed in: newer than 1.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-filemanager || rpm -q php-filemanager || php-filemanager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-filemanager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php-filemanager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Libra PHP File Manager 1.18 - Insecure Cookie Handling

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-7027?

php filemanager: upgrade to newer than 1.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-7027 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7027 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-7027 affect?

CVE-2008-7027 affects php filemanager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Libra File Manager 1.18 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by setting the user and pass cookies to 1.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7027?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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