How severe is CVE-2021-45010?

CVE-2021-45010 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-45010 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 70% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45010?

CVE-2021-45010 affects Prasathmani Tiny File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45010?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-45010 published?

CVE-2021-45010 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45010

CVE-2021-45010 is a high-severity vulnerability in Prasathmani Tiny File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 70% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 70% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Prasathmani Tiny File Manager
Published: 2022-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path traversal vulnerability in the file upload functionality in tinyfilemanager.php in Tiny File Manager before 2.4.7 allows remote attackers (with valid user accounts) to upload malicious PHP files to the webroot, leading to code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45010?: A path traversal vulnerability in the file upload functionality in tinyfilemanager.php in Tiny File Manager before 2.4.7 allows remote attackers (with valid user accounts) to upload malicious PHP files to the webroot, leading to code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-45010?: CVE-2021-45010 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-45010 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 70% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45010?: CVE-2021-45010 affects Prasathmani Tiny File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45010?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-45010 published?: CVE-2021-45010 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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