What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-50890?

CVE-2022-50890 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Which versions of Owlfiles are affected by CVE-2022-50890?

Organizations using Owlfiles File Manager 12.0.1 face notable risk from CVE-2022-50890, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-50890?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-50890. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2022-50890?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Owlfiles CVE-2022-50890

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2026-01-13 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Path Traversal Owlfiles

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 29, 2026 - 00:43 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 13, 2026 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

Owlfiles File Manager 12.0.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its built-in HTTP server that allows attackers to access system directories. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Owlfiles. 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.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

CVE-2022-50890 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Owlfiles CVE-2022-50890

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