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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-17540 · published 10 August 2026

CVE-2026-17540: Improper access control vulnerability

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.

8.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.42% · top 65.8% CWE-284 · Improper access control Deferred
8.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.42%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
26 Aug 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

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

References

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-17540), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.