CVE-2024-55214: Local File Inclusion vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer v.8.4.6 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-55214 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting file explorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Local File Inclusion vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer v.8.4.6 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the file download functionality.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dhtmlx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-07 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dhtmlx file explorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.4.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.4.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-explorer sudo apt install file-explorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.4.6> sudo apt-mark hold file-explorer

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

dnf --showduplicates list file-explorer sudo dnf downgrade file-explorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.4.6> sudo dnf versionlock add 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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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-2024-55214?

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

Is CVE-2024-55214 being exploited?

CVE-2024-55214 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-2024-55214 affect?

CVE-2024-55214 affects file explorer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Local File Inclusion vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer v.8.4.6 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the file download functionality.

How urgent is CVE-2024-55214?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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