CVE-2018-19041: The Media File Manager plugin 1.4.2 for WordPress allows XSS via the dir parameter of an mrelocator_getdir act

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-19041 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting media file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Media File Manager plugin 1.4.2 for WordPress allows XSS via the dir parameter of an mrelocator_getdir action to the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php URI.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: media file manager project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-01-31 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

media file manager project media file manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-file-manager || rpm -q media-file-manager || media-file-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison media-file-manager sudo apt install media-file-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.2> sudo apt-mark hold media-file-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list media-file-manager sudo dnf downgrade media-file-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.2> sudo dnf versionlock add media-file-manager

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.

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: WordPress Plugin Media File Manager 1.4.2 - Directory Traversal / Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2018-19041?

media file manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-19041 being exploited?

CVE-2018-19041 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-2018-19041 affect?

CVE-2018-19041 affects media file manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Media File Manager plugin 1.4.2 for WordPress allows XSS via the dir parameter of an mrelocator_getdir action to the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php URI.

How urgent is CVE-2018-19041?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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