CVE-2020-36246: Amaze File Manager before 3.5.1 allows attackers to obtain root privileges via shell metacharacters in a symbo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-36246?

amaze file manager: upgrade to 3.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-36246 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36246 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-36246 affect?

CVE-2020-36246 affects amaze file manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Amaze File Manager before 3.5.1 allows attackers to obtain root privileges via shell metacharacters in a symbolic link.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-36246 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting amaze file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Amaze File Manager before 3.5.1 allows attackers to obtain root privileges via shell metacharacters in a symbolic link.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2021-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: amaze 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

2021-02-19 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amaze file manager project amaze file manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.5.1

Fixed in: 3.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade amaze-file-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade amaze-file-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-36246?

amaze file manager: upgrade to 3.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36246 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36246 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-2020-36246 affect?

CVE-2020-36246 affects amaze file manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Amaze File Manager before 3.5.1 allows attackers to obtain root privileges via shell metacharacters in a symbolic link.

How urgent is CVE-2020-36246?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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