CVE-2019-25632: phpFileManager 1.7.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to re

Routine

MEDIUM 6.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-25632 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting phpfilemanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpFileManager 1.7.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the action, fm_current_dir, and filename parameters. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with crafted parameter values to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd from the server.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2026-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: dulldusk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-24 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dulldusk phpfilemanager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpfilemanager || rpm -q phpfilemanager || phpfilemanager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpfilemanager sudo apt install phpfilemanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.8> sudo apt-mark hold phpfilemanager

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpfilemanager sudo dnf downgrade phpfilemanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.8> sudo dnf versionlock add phpfilemanager

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-25632?

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

Is CVE-2019-25632 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25632 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-2019-25632 affect?

CVE-2019-25632 affects phpfilemanager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). phpFileManager 1.7.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the action, fm_current_dir, and filename parameters. Attackers can send GET requests to index.p

How urgent is CVE-2019-25632?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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