How severe is CVE-2022-40490?

CVE-2022-40490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40490?

CVE-2022-40490 affects Prasathmani Tiny File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40490?

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

Does CVE-2022-40490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-40490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-43765.

When was CVE-2022-40490 published?

CVE-2022-40490 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40490

CVE-2022-40490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Prasathmani Tiny File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-43765
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Prasathmani Tiny File Manager
Published: 2025-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40490?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-40490?: CVE-2022-40490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40490?: CVE-2022-40490 affects Prasathmani Tiny File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-40490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-40490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-43765.
When was CVE-2022-40490 published?: CVE-2022-40490 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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