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CVE-2025-46001: simogeo/filemanager arbitrary file upload vulnerability

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the isallowedfiletype() function of Filemanager v2.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.

CVSS 9.8 Critical EPSS 0.8% · p55

Should you act?

Critical and remotely reachable

No known exploitation yet, but it is network-reachable without credentials. This signal is computed from CISA KEV, EPSS and CVSS data; it is not an editorial verdict.

  • Not in CISA KEV, but CISA’s SSVC assessment records a public proof-of-concept, so attack code exists.
  • EPSS 0.8%, percentile 55: FIRST’s model estimates a 0.8% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 55% of all scored CVEs (moderate). EPSS is a probability, not a verdict.
  • Remotely reachable with no login and no user interaction. If the vulnerable service is exposed to the internet, prioritize it.
  • Only applies if your dependency tree includes simogeo/filemanager (Composer (PHP)) < 2.5.0, no fixed version listed. Check your lockfile, including transitive dependencies.

What it is

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the isallowedfiletype() function of Filemanager v2.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.

From the GitHub advisory

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the isallowedfiletype() function of Filemanager v2.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.

Weakness type: CWE-434.

Product: simogeo/filemanager (Composer (PHP)) · Assigned by: mitre · Published: 2025-07-18

Affected and fixed versions

EcosystemPackageVulnerableFirst fixed
Composer (PHP)simogeo/filemanager< 2.5.0none listed
VendorProductAffected versions (per CVE record)
n/an/asee vendor advisory

Severity scores

Scored byCVSSScoreVector
CISA-ADP3.19.8 CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
GitHub3.19.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • Attack vector: network (remotely reachable)
  • Attack complexity: low
  • Privileges required: none (no login)
  • User interaction: none
  • Scope: unchanged

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Exploitation and urgency

  • CISA KEV: not listed (no confirmed in-the-wild exploitation known to CISA).
  • CISA SSVC assessment: exploitation poc, automatable yes, technical impact total.
  • FIRST EPSS (model of 2026-10-21): 0.77% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days; percentile 55.

Timeline

  • — CVE record published by mitre
  • — GitHub-reviewed advisory GHSA-m5hw-rhvr-f47c published (critical)
  • — CVE record last updated

Sources and references

Original sources first. Version and fix details should always be confirmed against the vendor or project advisory.

Vulnerability records

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-m5hw-rhvr-f47c github.com
  2. CVE.org record CVE-2025-46001 cve.org
  3. NVD entry CVE-2025-46001 nvd.nist.gov

Other references from the CVE record and advisory

  1. github.com github.com
  2. exploit-db.com exploit-db.com
  3. github.com github.com

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