CVE-2022-26960

Name: CVE-2022-26960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-21T17:15:07.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 50.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26960 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. connector.minimal.php in std42 elFinder through 2.1.60 is affected by path traversal. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read, write, and browse files outside the configured document root. EPSS estimates a 50.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

connector.minimal.php in std42 elFinder through 2.1.60 is affected by path traversal. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read, write, and browse files outside the configured document root. This is due to improper handling of absolute file paths.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

50.99%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Std42	Elfinder	< 2.1.61

References

https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/commit/3b758495538a448ac8830ee3559e7fb2c260c6dbPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/publications.htmlProduct
https://www.synacktiv.com/publications/elfinder-the-story-of-a-repwning.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/commit/3b758495538a448ac8830ee3559e7fb2c260c6dbPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/publications.htmlProduct
https://www.synacktiv.com/publications/elfinder-the-story-of-a-repwning.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26960?

How severe is CVE-2022-26960?

CVE-2022-26960 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 50.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26960?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST