CVE-2026-17542: CWE-200 Information Exposure in File Manager
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The File Manager WordPress plugin versions prior to 6.9.1 contain an information exposure vulnerability (CWE-200) due to the lack of capability checks on a file manager connector endpoint. This flaw permits any authenticated user, regardless of privilege level, to access and download files from the WordPress installation directory, potentially exposing sensitive data. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a fix or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Any authenticated user, including those with minimal privileges, can browse and download files from the WordPress installation directory. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information contained in documents or archives accessible via the plugin's file manager endpoint.
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 plugin or disabling it for low-privileged users to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-17542: CWE-200 Information Exposure in File Manager
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The File Manager WordPress plugin versions prior to 6.9.1 contain an information exposure vulnerability (CWE-200) due to the lack of capability checks on a file manager connector endpoint. This flaw permits any authenticated user, regardless of privilege level, to access and download files from the WordPress installation directory, potentially exposing sensitive data. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a fix or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Any authenticated user, including those with minimal privileges, can browse and download files from the WordPress installation directory. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information contained in documents or archives accessible via the plugin's file manager endpoint.
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 plugin or disabling it for low-privileged users to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T10:00:26.882Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7972b0bf8831d5392fb045
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 06:41:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 07:03:52 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 00:41:10 UTC
Views: 5
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