CVE-2026-17541: CWE-200 Information Exposure in File Manager
A vulnerability in the File Manager WordPress plugin before version 6.9.1 allows unauthenticated users to access a REST API route without authorization checks. This exposure permits reading the file activity log, revealing file operations, file paths, and usernames involved. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-200 (Information Exposure) and has a high severity score of 7.5 CVSS v3.1. No official patch or remediation details are currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The File Manager WordPress plugin versions prior to 6.9.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in one of its REST API endpoints. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to read the file activity log, disclosing sensitive information such as the operations performed on files, the file paths accessed, and the usernames of the users who performed these actions. This constitutes an information exposure vulnerability categorized under CWE-200. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability exposes sensitive information about file operations on the affected WordPress site, including file paths and user identities, to unauthenticated attackers. This information disclosure can aid attackers in further reconnaissance or targeted attacks. There is no direct impact on system integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the REST API endpoints or disabling the File Manager plugin if feasible to prevent unauthorized access to the file activity log.
CVE-2026-17541: CWE-200 Information Exposure in File Manager
Description
A vulnerability in the File Manager WordPress plugin before version 6.9.1 allows unauthenticated users to access a REST API route without authorization checks. This exposure permits reading the file activity log, revealing file operations, file paths, and usernames involved. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-200 (Information Exposure) and has a high severity score of 7.5 CVSS v3.1. No official patch or remediation details are currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
File Manager
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The File Manager WordPress plugin versions prior to 6.9.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in one of its REST API endpoints. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to read the file activity log, disclosing sensitive information such as the operations performed on files, the file paths accessed, and the usernames of the users who performed these actions. This constitutes an information exposure vulnerability categorized under CWE-200. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability exposes sensitive information about file operations on the affected WordPress site, including file paths and user identities, to unauthenticated attackers. This information disclosure can aid attackers in further reconnaissance or targeted attacks. There is no direct impact on system integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the REST API endpoints or disabling the File Manager plugin if feasible to prevent unauthorized access to the file activity log.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T10:00:18.731Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7972b0bf8831d5392fb042
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 06:41:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:28:52 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 01:47:41 UTC
Views: 48
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