CVE-2026-17540
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CVE-2026-17540 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.9.1 does not properly authorise its file management commands, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to read and delete arbitrary files under the WordPress installation directory, which could lead to the disclosure of the site's configuration secrets and to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.9.1 does not properly authorise its file management commands, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to read and delete arbitrary files under the WordPress installation directory, which could lead to the disclosure of the site's configuration secrets and to denial of service.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | File Manager | < 6.9.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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