CVE-2025-47688: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Saad Iqbal Advanced File Manager file-manager-advanced allows Exploitin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-47688?

advanced file manager: upgrade to 5.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-47688 being exploited?

CVE-2025-47688 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-47688 affect?

CVE-2025-47688 affects advanced file manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Saad Iqbal Advanced File Manager file-manager-advanced allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Advanced File Manager: from n/a through <= 5.3.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-47688?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-47688 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting advanced file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Saad Iqbal Advanced File Manager file-manager-advanced allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Advanced File Manager: from n/a through <= 5.3.1.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: advancedfilemanager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-07 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

advancedfilemanager advanced file manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.3.2

Fixed in: 5.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advanced-file-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advanced-file-manager

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-47688?

advanced file manager: upgrade to 5.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-47688 being exploited?

CVE-2025-47688 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-2025-47688 affect?

CVE-2025-47688 affects advanced file manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Saad Iqbal Advanced File Manager file-manager-advanced allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Advanced File Manager: from n/a through <= 5.3.1.

How urgent is CVE-2025-47688?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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