Responsive File Manager 9.14.0 force_download.php privilege escalation

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6.3$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Responsive File Manager 9.14.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file force_download.php. Such manipulation leads to Remote Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-37266. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Responsive File Manager 9.14.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file force_download.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote privilege escalation vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue in Responsive File Manager Responsive FileManager Version 9.14.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the force_download.php component

The advisory is available at responsivefilemanager.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-37266 since 04/06/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/28/2026).

By approaching the search of inurl:force_download.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/06/2026 CVE reserved
05/28/2026 +52 days Advisory disclosed
05/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: responsivefilemanager.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-37266 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-37266
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-366758

Entryinfo

Created: 05/28/2026 17:10
Changes: 05/28/2026 17:10 (50)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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