CVE-2025-46001: Simogeo/filemanager Simogeo/filemanager Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m5hw-rhvr-f47c
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-46001 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) simogeo/filemanager arbitrary file upload vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting Simogeo/filemanager libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves simogeo/filemanager arbitrary file upload vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-46001 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-46001
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m5hw-rhvr-f47c
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product Simogeo/filemanager
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2025-46001

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Simogeo/filemanager dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

simogeo/filemanager fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade simogeo/filemanager to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for simogeo/filemanager

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-46001, inspect your project dependencies for Simogeo/filemanager:

inspect dependencies for simogeo/filemanager

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Simogeo/filemanager in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In Simogeo/filemanager, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

CVE-2025-46001 Affected Simogeo/filemanager Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
simogeo/filemanager
 Packagist

References

NVD — CVE-2025-46001 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-46001
Simogeo/filemanager Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/simogeo/Filemanager
Simogeo/filemanager Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/zakumini/CVE-List/blob/main/CVE-2025-46001/CVE-2025-46001.md
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38895 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38895

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-46001?
CVE-2025-46001 is a security vulnerability in Simogeo/filemanager involving simogeo/filemanager arbitrary file upload vulnerability under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which Simogeo/filemanager versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: simogeo/filemanager.
What version fixes CVE-2025-46001?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is simogeo/filemanager affected?
Yes, simogeo/filemanager is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-46001?
CVE-2025-46001 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-46001?
CVE-2025-46001 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2025-46001?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for simogeo/filemanager'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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