CVE-2026-17541: CWE-200 Information Exposure in File Manager
The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.9.1 does not have authorisation checks on one of its REST API routes, allowing unauthenticated users to read its file activity log, disclosing the file operations performed on the site, the paths involved and the name of the user who performed them.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17541 is an information exposure vulnerability (CWE-200) in the File Manager WordPress plugin prior to version 6.9.1. The vulnerability arises because one of the plugin's REST API routes lacks proper authorization checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to read the file activity log. This log discloses sensitive information including the file operations performed on the site, the file paths involved, and the names of users who executed those operations.
Potential Impact
An attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive operational data about the website's file management activities. This exposure can aid in reconnaissance and potentially facilitate further attacks by revealing user identities and file system structure. However, it does not directly allow modification or deletion of files.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the REST API endpoints or disable the vulnerable plugin if possible.
CVE-2026-17541: CWE-200 Information Exposure in File Manager
Description
The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.9.1 does not have authorisation checks on one of its REST API routes, allowing unauthenticated users to read its file activity log, disclosing the file operations performed on the site, the paths involved and the name of the user who performed them.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17541 is an information exposure vulnerability (CWE-200) in the File Manager WordPress plugin prior to version 6.9.1. The vulnerability arises because one of the plugin's REST API routes lacks proper authorization checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to read the file activity log. This log discloses sensitive information including the file operations performed on the site, the file paths involved, and the names of users who executed those operations.
Potential Impact
An attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive operational data about the website's file management activities. This exposure can aid in reconnaissance and potentially facilitate further attacks by revealing user identities and file system structure. However, it does not directly allow modification or deletion of files.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the REST API endpoints or disable the vulnerable plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T10:00:18.731Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7972b0bf8831d5392fb042
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 06:41:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 07:16:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 00:41:10 UTC
Views: 7
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