How severe is CVE-2022-40916?

CVE-2022-40916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40916?

CVE-2022-40916 affects Prasathmani Tiny File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40916?

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

Does CVE-2022-40916 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-40916 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-44168.

When was CVE-2022-40916 published?

CVE-2022-40916 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40916

CVE-2022-40916 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Prasathmani Tiny File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-44168
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Prasathmani Tiny File Manager
Published: 2025-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tiny File Manager v2.4.7 and below is vulnerable to session fixation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40916?: Tiny File Manager v2.4.7 and below is vulnerable to session fixation.
How severe is CVE-2022-40916?: CVE-2022-40916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40916?: CVE-2022-40916 affects Prasathmani Tiny File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2022-40916 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-40916 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-44168.
When was CVE-2022-40916 published?: CVE-2022-40916 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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