CVE-2019-11380: The master-password feature in the ES File Explorer File Manager application 4.2.0.1.3 for Android can be bypa

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-11380 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting es file explorer file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The master-password feature in the ES File Explorer File Manager application 4.2.0.1.3 for Android can be bypassed via a com.estrongs.android.pop.ftp.ESFtpShortcut intent, leading to remote FTP access to the entirety of local storage.

Why this priority

High severity
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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2019-09-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: estrongs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-09-05 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

estrongs es file explorer file manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2.0.1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.0.1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.0.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison es-file-explorer-file-manager sudo apt install es-file-explorer-file-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.0.1.3> sudo apt-mark hold es-file-explorer-file-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list es-file-explorer-file-manager sudo dnf downgrade es-file-explorer-file-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.0.1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add es-file-explorer-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.

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-2019-11380?

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

Is CVE-2019-11380 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11380 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-2019-11380 affect?

CVE-2019-11380 affects es file explorer file manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The master-password feature in the ES File Explorer File Manager application 4.2.0.1.3 for Android can be bypassed via a com.estrongs.android.pop.ftp.ESFtpShortcut intent, leading to remote FTP access to the entirety of local storage.

How urgent is CVE-2019-11380?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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