CVE-2024-2849: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Simple File Manager 1.0

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MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-2849 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting simple file manager web app. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Simple File Manager 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation of the argument photo leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-257770 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: ganeshrkt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-23 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ganeshrkt simple file manager web app DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-file-manager-web-app || rpm -q simple-file-manager-web-app || simple-file-manager-web-app --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simple-file-manager-web-app sudo apt install simple-file-manager-web-app=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold simple-file-manager-web-app

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

dnf --showduplicates list simple-file-manager-web-app sudo dnf downgrade simple-file-manager-web-app-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-file-manager-web-app

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-2024-2849?

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

Is CVE-2024-2849 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2849 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-2024-2849 affect?

CVE-2024-2849 affects simple file manager web app. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Simple File Manager 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation of the argument photo leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely.

How urgent is CVE-2024-2849?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

References

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