CVE-2025-46001: Filemanager · An Arbitrary File Upload
Affects FilemanagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubsimogeo/Filemanagerpkg:github/simogeo/FilemanagerOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should include disabling or restricting file upload functionality in Filemanager v2.3.0 until a patch is available.
- Implement strict server-side validation of uploaded files, including checking MIME types, file extensions, and file content signatures to ensure only allowed file types are accepted.
- Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block attempts to upload PHP or other executable files.
- Restrict execution permissions on directories used for file uploads to prevent execution of uploaded scripts.
- Monitor logs for suspicious upload attempts and anomalous file executions.
- If possible, isolate the Filemanager application in a sandboxed environment or container to limit potential damage.
- Regularly update and patch Filemanager once an official fix is released.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing focused on file upload mechanisms.
- Educate developers and administrators about secure file upload practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
Description
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the is_allowed_file_type() function of Filemanager v2.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.