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CVE-2026-17541: CWE-200 Information Exposure in File Manager

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17541cvecve-2026-17541cwe-200
Published: 08/10/2026 (08/10/2026, 06:00:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected software

File Manager

Affected versions
>=0 <6.9.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/17/2026, 15:28:52 UTC

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.

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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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