CVE-2022-40916 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can hijack user sessions in Tiny File Manager, leading to unauthorized account access.

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

What is CVE-2022-40916?

CVE-2022-40916 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tiny File Manager v2.4.7 and below is vulnerable to session fixation.

Weakness: CWE-384

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40916?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Prasathmani Tiny File Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40916?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40916 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2022-40916 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40916 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rr8c-q6pv-gq4j.

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