How severe is CVE-2019-16790?

CVE-2019-16790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2019-16790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16790?

CVE-2019-16790 affects Prasathmani Tiny File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16790?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-16790 published?

CVE-2019-16790 was published on 2019-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16790

CVE-2019-16790 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Prasathmani Tiny File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Prasathmani Tiny File Manager
Published: 2019-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Tiny File Manager before 2.3.9, there is a remote code execution via Upload from URL and Edit/Rename files. Only authenticated users are impacted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16790?: In Tiny File Manager before 2.3.9, there is a remote code execution via Upload from URL and Edit/Rename files. Only authenticated users are impacted.
How severe is CVE-2019-16790?: CVE-2019-16790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-16790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16790?: CVE-2019-16790 affects Prasathmani Tiny File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16790?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16790 published?: CVE-2019-16790 was published on 2019-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:prasathmani:tiny_file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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