CVE-2014-1973: Directory traversal vulnerability in the NextApp File Explorer application before 2.1.0.3 for Android allows r

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-1973?

file explorer: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-1973 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1973 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-2014-1973 affect?

CVE-2014-1973 affects file explorer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in the NextApp File Explorer application before 2.1.0.3 for Android allows remote attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a crafted filename.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-1973?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2014-1973 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting file explorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the NextApp File Explorer application before 2.1.0.3 for Android allows remote attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a crafted filename.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2014-07-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: nextapp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-07-20 11:12 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nextapp file explorer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.2.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-explorer || rpm -q file-explorer || file-explorer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade file-explorer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade file-explorer

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-2014-1973?

file explorer: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1973 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1973 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-2014-1973 affect?

CVE-2014-1973 affects file explorer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in the NextApp File Explorer application before 2.1.0.3 for Android allows remote attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a crafted filename.

How urgent is CVE-2014-1973?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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