8.7
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2022-50890
Owlfiles File Manager 12.0.1 - Path Traversal
Description

Owlfiles File Manager 12.0.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its built-in HTTP server that allows attackers to access system directories. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting GET requests with directory traversal sequences to access restricted system directories on the device.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 13, 2026, 11:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 13, 2026, 11:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update Owlfiles File Manager to patch the path traversal vulnerability in the HTTP server.
  • Update Owlfiles File Manager to the latest version.
  • Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
  • Restrict access to the HTTP server if possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2022-50890.

URL Resource
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51036
https://www.skyjos.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/owlfiles-file-manager-path-traversal
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-50890 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 13, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Owlfiles File Manager 12.0.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its built-in HTTP server that allows attackers to access system directories. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting GET requests with directory traversal sequences to access restricted system directories on the device.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-22
    Added Reference https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51036
    Added Reference https://www.skyjos.com/
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/owlfiles-file-manager-path-traversal
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.7
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Base CVSS Score: 7.5
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