CVE-2026-6496
Path Traversal in TinyFileManager /filemanager.php POST Parameter
Publication date: 2026-04-17
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| prasathmani | tinyfilemanager | to 2.6 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in prasathmani TinyFileManager up to version 2.6, specifically in the file /filemanager.php within the POST Parameter Handler component. It involves manipulation of the 'file[]' argument, which leads to a path traversal issue. This means an attacker can craft requests to access files and directories outside the intended scope by exploiting the way the application handles the 'file[]' parameter. The attack can be performed remotely.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The path traversal vulnerability allows an attacker to access files and directories that should be restricted. This can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive files on the server. Additionally, the vulnerability may allow limited integrity and availability impacts, meaning an attacker could alter or disrupt files or services to some extent.