CVE-2022-50890

Name: CVE-2022-50890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-13T23:15:50.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-50890 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/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

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Skyjos	Owlfiles	12.0.1

References

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51036Exploit
https://www.skyjos.com/Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/owlfiles-file-manager-path-traversalThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51036Exploit

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50890?

How severe is CVE-2022-50890?

CVE-2022-50890 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50890?

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