CVE-2024-52306: FileManager provides a Backpack admin interface for files and folder

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2024-52306 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting filemanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FileManager provides a Backpack admin interface for files and folder. Prior to 3.0.9, deserialization of untrusted data from the mimes parameter could lead to remote code execution. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.0.9.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-11-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: backpackforlaravel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-13 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

backpackforlaravel filemanager UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.2 · >= 3.0.0 and < 3.0.9

Fixed in: 2.0.2, 3.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy filemanager || rpm -q filemanager || filemanager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade filemanager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade filemanager

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison filemanager sudo apt install filemanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold filemanager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list filemanager sudo dnf downgrade filemanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add filemanager

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-52306?

filemanager: upgrade to 2.0.2, 3.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-52306 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52306 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-2024-52306 affect?

CVE-2024-52306 affects filemanager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). FileManager provides a Backpack admin interface for files and folder. Prior to 3.0.9, deserialization of untrusted data from the mimes parameter could lead to remote code execution. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.0.9.

How urgent is CVE-2024-52306?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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