CVE-2021-45010 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in Tiny File Manager to upload malicious PHP files, resulting in remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-45010?

CVE-2021-45010 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45010?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Prasathmani Tiny File Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45010?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45010 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2021-45010 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45010 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xq9w-j69v-6chc.

Is CVE-2021-45010 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free