CVE-2017-12761: http://codecanyon.net/user/Endober WebFile Explorer 1.0 is affected by: SQL Injection

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-12761 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webfile explorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

http://codecanyon.net/user/Endober WebFile Explorer 1.0 is affected by: SQL Injection. The impact is: Arbitrary File Download (remote). The component is: $file = $_GET['id'] in download.php. The attack vector is: http://speicher.example.com/envato/codecanyon/demo/web-file-explorer/download.php?id=WebExplorer/../config.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-05-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webfile explorer project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-05-09 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webfile explorer project webfile explorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webfile-explorer sudo apt install webfile-explorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold webfile-explorer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list webfile-explorer sudo dnf downgrade webfile-explorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add webfile-explorer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-12761?

webfile explorer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-12761 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12761 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-2017-12761 affect?

CVE-2017-12761 affects webfile explorer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). http://codecanyon.net/user/Endober WebFile Explorer 1.0 is affected by: SQL Injection. The impact is: Arbitrary File Download (remote). The component is: $file = $_GET['id'] in download.php. The attack vector is: http://speicher.example.com

How urgent is CVE-2017-12761?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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