CVE-2020-7998: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability has been discovered in the Super File Explorer app 1.0.1 for iOS

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-7998 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting super file explorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability has been discovered in the Super File Explorer app 1.0.1 for iOS. The vulnerability is located in the developer path that is accessible and hidden next to the root path. By default, there is no password set for the FTP or Web UI service.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2020-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: super 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

2020-01-28 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

super file explorer project super file explorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison super-file-explorer sudo apt install super-file-explorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold super-file-explorer

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

dnf --showduplicates list super-file-explorer sudo dnf downgrade super-file-explorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add super-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-2020-7998?

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

Is CVE-2020-7998 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7998 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-2020-7998 affect?

CVE-2020-7998 affects super file explorer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An arbitrary file upload vulnerability has been discovered in the Super File Explorer app 1.0.1 for iOS. The vulnerability is located in the developer path that is accessible and hidden next to the root path. By default, there is no passwor

How urgent is CVE-2020-7998?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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