CVE-2018-15536

Name: CVE-2018-15536
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-24T19:29:01.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15536 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. /filemanager/ajax_calls.php in tecrail Responsive FileManager before 9.13.4 does not properly validate file paths in archives, allowing for the extraction of crafted archives to overwrite arbitrary files via an extract action, aka Directory Traversal.. EPSS estimates a 6.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

/filemanager/ajax_calls.php in tecrail Responsive FileManager before 9.13.4 does not properly validate file paths in archives, allowing for the extraction of crafted archives to overwrite arbitrary files via an extract action, aka Directory Traversal.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.41%

92.8th 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-2018-15536?

How severe is CVE-2018-15536?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15536 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15536?

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