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CVE-2015-2966: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Droidware UK Explorer+ File Manager application before 2.3.3 for Andr

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MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2015-2966 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting explorer\+ file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Droidware UK Explorer+ File Manager application before 2.3.3 for Android allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-22
Published2015-06-30
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: droidwareuk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

droidwareuk explorer\+ file manager UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.3.2
Fixed in: newer than 2.3.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy explorer+-file-manager || rpm -q explorer+-file-manager || explorer+-file-manager --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade explorer+-file-manager
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade explorer+-file-manager
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-2015-2966?

explorer\+ file manager: upgrade to newer than 2.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2966 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2966 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-2015-2966 affect?

CVE-2015-2966 affects explorer\+ file manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Directory traversal vulnerability in the Droidware UK Explorer+ File Manager application before 2.3.3 for Android allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2015-2966?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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