CVE-2025-11510: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in ninjateam FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager
The FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the /filebird/v1/fb-wipe-clear-all-data function in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to reset all of the plugin's configuration data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The FileBird plugin for WordPress, up to and including version 6.4.9, lacks proper authorization checks on the REST API endpoint /filebird/v1/fb-wipe-clear-all-data. This missing capability check allows authenticated users with author-level privileges or higher to reset all configuration data of the plugin. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with author-level or higher access can reset all configuration data of the FileBird plugin, potentially disrupting the plugin's operation or causing loss of customized settings. There is no impact on data confidentiality or system availability reported. The vulnerability affects the integrity of the plugin's configuration.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict author-level access to trusted users only to minimize risk. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-11510: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in ninjateam FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager
Description
The FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the /filebird/v1/fb-wipe-clear-all-data function in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to reset all of the plugin's configuration data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The FileBird plugin for WordPress, up to and including version 6.4.9, lacks proper authorization checks on the REST API endpoint /filebird/v1/fb-wipe-clear-all-data. This missing capability check allows authenticated users with author-level privileges or higher to reset all configuration data of the plugin. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with author-level or higher access can reset all configuration data of the FileBird plugin, potentially disrupting the plugin's operation or causing loss of customized settings. There is no impact on data confidentiality or system availability reported. The vulnerability affects the integrity of the plugin's configuration.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict author-level access to trusted users only to minimize risk. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-08T15:06:17.946Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68f33944197c8629076f80d3
Added to database: 10/18/2025, 6:52:52 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:54:38 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 4:31:46 AM
Views: 100
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