CVE-2021-45010
HighPublic exploitA path traversal vulnerability in the file upload functionality in tinyfilemanager.php in Tiny File Manager before 2.4.7 allows remote attackers (with valid user accounts) to upload malicious PHP files to the webroot, leading to code execution.
Published Mar 15, 2022 · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-45010 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Tiny File Manager (Prasathmani).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Tiny File Manager <=2.4.7, Tiny File Manager 2.4.7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
70%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A path traversal vulnerability in the file upload functionality in tinyfilemanager.php in Tiny File Manager before 2.4.7 allows remote attackers (with valid user accounts) to upload malicious PHP files to the webroot, leading to code execution.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny File ManagerPrasathmani | See advisory | 2.4.7 |
Patched Releases
Tiny File Manager
<=2.4.7
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 15, 2022
Last updated
Jul 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- patchhttps://febin0x4e4a.wordpress.com/2022/01/23/tiny-file-manager-authenticated-rce/
- patchhttps://github.com/prasathmani/tinyfilemanager/commit/2046bbde72ed76af0cfdcae082de629bcc4b44c7
- patchhttps://github.com/prasathmani/tinyfilemanager/pull/636
- patchhttps://github.com/prasathmani/tinyfilemanager/pull/636/files/a93fc321a3c89fdb9bee860bf6df5d89083298d1
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166330/Tiny-File-Manager-2.4.6-Shell-Upload.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
A path traversal vulnerability in the file upload functionality in tinyfilemanager.php in Tiny File Manager before 2.4.7 allows remote attackers (with valid user accounts) to upload malicious PHP files to the webroot, leading to code execution.
Affected: Tiny File Manager (Prasathmani). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Tiny File Manager <=2.4.7, Tiny File Manager 2.4.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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