elFinder - RCE (CVE-2019-9194)

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. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2019-9194. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.

Attackers exploit this vulnerability by sending POST requests to /php/connector.minimal.php with maliciously crafted file uploads, enabling command injection via unsanitized filenames.