CVE-2022-50891: Owlfiles File Manager 12.0.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject mal

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-50891 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting owlfiles. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Owlfiles File Manager 12.0.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the path parameter in HTTP server endpoints. Attackers can craft URLs targeting the download and list endpoints with embedded script tags to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: skyjos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-13 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

skyjos owlfiles DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy owlfiles || rpm -q owlfiles || owlfiles --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison owlfiles sudo apt install owlfiles=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold owlfiles

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list owlfiles sudo dnf downgrade owlfiles-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add owlfiles

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-50891?

owlfiles: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-50891 being exploited?

CVE-2022-50891 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-2022-50891 affect?

CVE-2022-50891 affects owlfiles. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Owlfiles File Manager 12.0.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the path parameter in HTTP server endpoints. Attackers can craft URLs targeting the download and list endpo

How urgent is CVE-2022-50891?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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