CVE-2022-40490: Tiny File Manager v2.4.7 and below was discovered to contain a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-40490?

tiny file manager: upgrade to newer than 2.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-40490 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40490 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-40490 affect?

CVE-2022-40490 affects tiny file manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Tiny File Manager v2.4.7 and below was discovered to contain a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the name of an uploaded or already ex

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-40490?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-40490 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting tiny file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Tiny File Manager v2.4.7 and below was discovered to contain a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the name of an uploaded or already existing file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: prasathmani

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-06 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

prasathmani tiny file manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.4.7

Fixed in: newer than 2.4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tiny-file-manager || rpm -q tiny-file-manager || tiny-file-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tiny-file-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tiny-file-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-40490?

tiny file manager: upgrade to newer than 2.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-40490 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40490 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-40490 affect?

CVE-2022-40490 affects tiny file manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Tiny File Manager v2.4.7 and below was discovered to contain a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the name of an uploaded or already ex

How urgent is CVE-2022-40490?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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