CVE-2023-26321: A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Xiaomi File Manager application product(international version)

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-26321 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Xiaomi File Manager application product(international version). The vulnerability is caused by unfiltered special characters and can be exploited by attackers to overwrite and execute code in the file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-08-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Xiaomi Technology Co., Ltd. · Vendor: mi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-28 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mi file manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1-210567

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1-210567

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1-210567 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-manager sudo apt install file-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1-210567> sudo apt-mark hold file-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list file-manager sudo dnf downgrade file-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1-210567> sudo dnf versionlock add 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.

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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-2023-26321?

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

Is CVE-2023-26321 being exploited?

CVE-2023-26321 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-2023-26321 affect?

CVE-2023-26321 affects file manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Xiaomi File Manager application product(international version). The vulnerability is caused by unfiltered special characters and can be exploited by attackers to overwrite and execute code in the

How urgent is CVE-2023-26321?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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