CVE-2022-50891

Name: CVE-2022-50891
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-13T23:15:50.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-50891 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Owlfiles File Manager 12.0.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the path parameter in HTTP server endpoints. Attackers can craft URLs targeting the download and list endpoints with embedded script tags to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Owlfiles File Manager 12.0.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the path parameter in HTTP server endpoints. Attackers can craft URLs targeting the download and list endpoints with embedded script tags to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/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

0.24%

15.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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-cross-site-scripting-via-http-serverThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51036Exploit

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50891?

How severe is CVE-2022-50891?

CVE-2022-50891 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50891?

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Source: NVD / NIST