What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-55214?

CVE-2024-55214 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of File Explorer are affected by CVE-2024-55214?

Organizations using Local File Inclusion vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer v.8.4.6 should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2024-55214, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-55214?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-55214. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-55214?

Within 7 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Review file handling controls.

File Explorer CVE-2024-55214

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-02-07 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal File Explorer Dhtmlx

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:25 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Sep 15, 2025 - 18:18 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 07, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Local File Inclusion vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer v.8.4.6 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the file download functionality.

AnalysisAI

Local File Inclusion vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer v.8.4.6 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the file download functionality. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Local File Inclusion vulnerability in dhtmlxFileExplorer v.8.4.6 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the file download functionality. Affected products include: Dhtmlx File Explorer.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.