ES File Explorer helps you manage the files on your local Android device. Starting with version 3, however, LAN support was added to make it possible to share files with a Windows PC over Wi-Fi.

Once-popular file manager ES File Explorer has sunk to a new low: offering a sketchy Charging Boost option that puts ads on a replacement lock screen.

The cause of this rather straightforward vulnerability is ES File Explorer's built-in and hidden web server which runs in the background and exposes port 59777.

If you use the popular Android app ES File Explorer, make sure you are on the latest version so you are safe from the previous security vulnerability.

ES File Explorer and FileZilla are free software that can be used to transfer data between Android Phones/Tablets & Windows PC wirelessly.

Popular application ES File Explorer for Android has a significant vulnerability, putting your data at risk. Learn what's involved and how to remediate the threat.

Tweet this Released in 2009, ES File Explorer is a full-featured file manager for both local and networked use. It has now been downloaded over 900 million times and is available in 28 languages.