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CVE-2026-17542

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.30%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-10 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The File Manager plugin for WordPress versions prior to 6.9.1 lacks proper capability checks on a file manager connector endpoint, enabling any authenticated user, including those with minimal permissions like subscribers, to access and download sensitive files from the entire WordPress installation directory. This vulnerability poses a significant risk of data exposure, particularly for sites handling confidential information. WordPress site administrators and security teams should prioritize updating this plugin to mitigate potential data breaches.

CVE
CVE-2026-17542
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.30%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.9.1 does not perform any capability check on one of its file manager connector endpoints, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to browse the entire WordPress installation directory and download files of certain types from it, including archives and documents which may contain sensitive data.