CVE-2013-1641: Directory traversal vulnerability in the zip download functionality in QuiXplorer before 2.5.5 allows remote a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-1641?

quixplorer: upgrade to newer than 2.5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-1641 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1641 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-2013-1641 affect?

CVE-2013-1641 affects quixplorer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in the zip download functionality in QuiXplorer before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the selitems[] parameter in a download_selected action to index.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-1641?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2013-1641 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting quixplorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the zip download functionality in QuiXplorer before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the selitems[] parameter in a download_selected action to index.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2014-10-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: quixplorer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-26 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quixplorer quixplorer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy quixplorer || rpm -q quixplorer || quixplorer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade quixplorer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade quixplorer

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-1641?

quixplorer: upgrade to newer than 2.5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-1641 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1641 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-2013-1641 affect?

CVE-2013-1641 affects quixplorer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in the zip download functionality in QuiXplorer before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the selitems[] parameter in a download_selected action to index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2013-1641?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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