CVE-2019-6447

Name: CVE-2019-6447
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-16T14:29:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 62.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6447 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The ES File Explorer File Manager application through 4.1.9.7.4 for Android allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute applications via TCP port 59777 requests on the local Wi-Fi network. This TCP port remains open after the ES application has been launched once, and responds to unauthenticated application/json data over HTTP.. EPSS estimates a 62.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ES File Explorer File Manager application through 4.1.9.7.4 for Android allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute applications via TCP port 59777 requests on the local Wi-Fi network. This TCP port remains open after the ES application has been launched once, and responds to unauthenticated application/json data over HTTP.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

62.02%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Estrongs	Es File Explorer File Manager	<= 4.1.9.7.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163303/ES-File-Explorer-4.1.9.7.4-Arbitrary-File-Read.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/fs0c131y/ESFileExplorerOpenPortVulnExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/1085460755313508352Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163303/ES-File-Explorer-4.1.9.7.4-Arbitrary-File-Read.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/fs0c131y/ESFileExplorerOpenPortVulnExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/1085460755313508352Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6447?

How severe is CVE-2019-6447?

CVE-2019-6447 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 62.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6447?

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