VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2026-17540
CVSS score8.8 HIGH
EPSS probability1.83%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-08-10
Last modified2026-08-26
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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.
Weakness classification
- CWE-284: Improper Access Control