CVE-2020-35173

Name: CVE-2020-35173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-30T20:15:15.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35173 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Amaze File Manager application before 3.4.2 for Android does not properly restrict intents for controlling the FTP server (aka services.ftpservice.FTPReceiver.ACTION_START_FTPSERVER and services.ftpservice.FTPReceiver.ACTION_STOP_FTPSERVER).. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Amaze File Manager application before 3.4.2 for Android does not properly restrict intents for controlling the FTP server (aka services.ftpservice.FTPReceiver.ACTION_START_FTPSERVER and services.ftpservice.FTPReceiver.ACTION_STOP_FTPSERVER).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amaze File Manager Project	Amaze File Manager	< 3.4.2

References

https://github.com/TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager/compare/v3.4.1...v3.4.2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager/pull/1815Third Party Advisory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amaze.filemanager&hl=en_US&gl=USProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager/compare/v3.4.1...v3.4.2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager/pull/1815Third Party Advisory
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amaze.filemanager&hl=en_US&gl=USProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35173?

How severe is CVE-2020-35173?

CVE-2020-35173 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35173?

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