elFinder - RCE (CVE-2019-9194)
Description
elFinder before 2.1.48 has a command injection vulnerability in the PHP connector.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2019-9194 exposes versions prior to 2.1.48 to remote code execution via the PHP connector. This flaw allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive data.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 7th of July 2025.
CrowdSec network data shows that most actors exploiting CVE-2019-9194 rely on broad, untargeted scans with minimal filtering. The activity is largely automated and opportunistic in nature. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2019-9194 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Attackers exploit this vulnerability by sending POST requests to /php/connector.minimal.php with maliciously crafted file uploads, enabling command injection via unsanitized filenames.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2019-02-26 |
| Rule Released | 2025-07-07 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2025-07-09 |
Remediation & Protection
External References
- https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/blob/master/README.md
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46481/
- https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/compare/6884c4f...0740028
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46539/
- https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/releases/tag/2.1.48
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2019/CVE-2019-9194.yaml