CVE-2024-5673: Vulnerability in Dulldusk's PHP File Manager affecting version 1.7.8

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-5673 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting phpfilemanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in Dulldusk's PHP File Manager affecting version 1.7.8. This vulnerability consists of an XSS through the fm_current_dir parameter of index.php. An attacker could send a specially crafted JavaScript payload to an authenticated user and partially hijack their browser session.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: dulldusk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

dulldusk phpfilemanager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpfilemanager sudo apt install phpfilemanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.8> sudo apt-mark hold phpfilemanager

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpfilemanager sudo dnf downgrade phpfilemanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.8> sudo dnf versionlock add phpfilemanager

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-2024-5673?

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

Is CVE-2024-5673 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5673 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-2024-5673 affect?

CVE-2024-5673 affects phpfilemanager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Vulnerability in Dulldusk's PHP File Manager affecting version 1.7.8. This vulnerability consists of an XSS through the fm_current_dir parameter of index.php. An attacker could send a specially crafted JavaScript payload to an authenticated

How urgent is CVE-2024-5673?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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