CVE-2021-40964: A Path Traversal vulnerability exists in TinyFileManager all version up to and including 2.4.6 that allows...

Security readout for executives and security teams

TinyFileManager versions up to and including 2.4.6 can let an attacker place files outside the intended file-manager directory. The CVE says this requires admin credentials or abuse of a CSRF vulnerability. Business risk depends on whether TinyFileManager is internet-facing and what the web server account can write. Exposure is most likely on self-hosted sites using TinyFileManager 2.4.6 or earlier, especially public admin panels. Risk is higher when admin sessions can be CSRFed or server filesystem permissions allow broad writes. Prioritize remediation if TinyFileManager is exposed to the internet or used on production systems. Arbitrary file placement can become a serious compromise path, but urgency is lower where access is internal, tightly authenticated, and filesystem writes are constrained. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove or isolate TinyFileManager 2.4.6 or earlier deployments.; Check upstream TinyFileManager guidance before selecting an upgrade or fix path.; Restrict TinyFileManager admin access to trusted networks and authenticated users..

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Jun 2, 2026, 18:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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