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CVE-2026-6496: Path Traversal in prasathmani TinyFileManager

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-6496cvecve-2026-6496
Published: Fri Apr 17 2026 (04/17/2026, 14:30:12 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: prasathmani
Product: TinyFileManager

Description

CVE-2026-6496 is a path traversal vulnerability in prasathmani TinyFileManager versions up to 2. 6. It arises from improper handling of the POST parameter file[] in /filemanager. php, allowing remote attackers to manipulate file paths. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4. 0 score of 5. 3. The vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts, and no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

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AILast updated: 04/17/2026, 15:08:09 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in prasathmani TinyFileManager (up to version 2.6) involves a path traversal flaw in the POST parameter handler of /filemanager.php. By manipulating the file[] argument, an attacker can traverse directories, potentially accessing unauthorized files on the server. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity and low privileges. Despite public disclosure of an exploit, the vendor has not provided a fix or mitigation.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system by traversing directories via the file[] POST parameter. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. There is no indication of privilege escalation or code execution from the provided data. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Since the vendor did not respond to disclosure and no fixes have been published, users should consider restricting access to the TinyFileManager interface, such as limiting network exposure or implementing access controls to prevent unauthorized POST requests. Monitor vendor channels for any future updates or patches. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-04-17T08:39:23.244Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69e2495cbdfbbecc5932f325

Added to database: 4/17/2026, 2:53:16 PM

Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 3:08:09 PM

Last updated: 4/17/2026, 3:54:32 PM

Views: 5

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