CVE-2018-15535

Name: CVE-2018-15535
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-24T19:29:01.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 45.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15535 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. /filemanager/ajax_calls.php in tecrail Responsive FileManager before 9.13.4 uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize get_file sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory, aka Directory Traversal.. EPSS estimates a 45.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

/filemanager/ajax_calls.php in tecrail Responsive FileManager before 9.13.4 uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize get_file sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory, aka Directory Traversal.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

45.24%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tecrail	Responsive Filemanager	< 9.13.4

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45271/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45271/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15535?

How severe is CVE-2018-15535?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15535 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 45.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15535?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST