CVE-2020-23058: An issue in the authentication mechanism in Nong Ge File Explorer v1.4 unauthenticated allows to access sensit

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-23058 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting file explorer, file explorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the authentication mechanism in Nong Ge File Explorer v1.4 unauthenticated allows to access sensitive data.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2021-10-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-10-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

file explorer project file explorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-explorer sudo apt install file-explorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold file-explorer

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

dnf --showduplicates list file-explorer sudo dnf downgrade file-explorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add file-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.

file explorer project file explorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-explorer sudo apt install file-explorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold file-explorer

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

dnf --showduplicates list file-explorer sudo dnf downgrade file-explorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add file-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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-23058?

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

Is CVE-2020-23058 being exploited?

CVE-2020-23058 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-2020-23058 affect?

CVE-2020-23058 affects file explorer, file explorer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). An issue in the authentication mechanism in Nong Ge File Explorer v1.4 unauthenticated allows to access sensitive data.

How urgent is CVE-2020-23058?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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