Path Traversal Vulnerability in TinyFileManager by prasathmani
CVE-2025-15138

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Prasathmani

Status
Tinyfilemanager
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-15138?

A vulnerability has been identified in TinyFileManager, where improper handling within the tinyfilemanager.php file allows for path traversal attacks. By manipulating the fullpath argument, remote attackers can exploit this flaw to access unauthorized files on the server. This exposure can lead to further exploitation, as methods have been published which describe how to leverage this vulnerability effectively. Despite early notifications to the vendor regarding this security issue, there has been no communication or remediation efforts.

Affected Version(s)

TinyFileManager 2.0

TinyFileManager 2.1

TinyFileManager 2.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-15138 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.338516
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.338516
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.714177
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

arrester (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-15138 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in TinyFileManager by prasathmani