CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe 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.
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.