CVE-2022-45475 Missing authorization in Tiny File Manager

Medium 6.5 Published 25 Nov 2022 Updated 29 Apr 2025

Unauthenticated attackers can access internal files in Tiny File Manager due to broken access control, exposing sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-45475?

CVE-2022-45475 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Tiny File Manager, published on 25 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Tiny File Manager version 2.4.8 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to access the application's internal files. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to broken access control.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45475?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Prasathmani Tiny File Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45475?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45475 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-45475 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45475 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j9xm-j63v-9g3x.