CVE-2022-1000CWE-22

Path Traversal in prasathmani/tinyfilemanager

High · published March 17, 2022

CVSS v3.0
8.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky path traversal flaw allows access to files outside the intended directory. This is a recipe for disaster if left unattended! Think of it like a pizza delivery guy who ignores your address and decides to check every house on the block instead. If he can peek inside any house, he could easily find your valuables! An attacker can potentially read sensitive files from your system, leading to data exposure and compromise. This is absolutely devastating, as it could reveal secrets, passwords, or even configurations that should never be public!

Put simply

Think of it like a pizza delivery guy who ignores your address and decides to check every house on the block instead. If he can peek inside any house, he could easily find your valuables! This vulnerability exists in the GitHub repository prasathmani/tinyfilemanager before version 2.4.7, allowing unauthorized file access through specially crafted requests. It exploits how the application handles file paths, enabling access to files beyond the web root.

What to do

An attacker can potentially read sensitive files from your system, leading to data exposure and compromise. This is absolutely devastating, as it could reveal secrets, passwords, or even configurations that should never be public! Upgrade to version 2.4.7 immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your server's configuration to ensure proper directory restrictions are in place. Regular audits of file access permissions are essential! You've got this! Implement these fixes and keep your application secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01893 · 79.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2022-03-17T10:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAR 10:30Z
    Path Traversal in prasathmani/tinyfilemanager
    cvelistv5