CVE-2026-19708: CWE-200 Information Exposure in File Manager
The File Manager WordPress plugin before 8.0.5 does not prevent unauthenticated users from downloading its database backup archives, and in some cases writes them under a fixed filename, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a full database dump including every user's email address and password hash on servers that do not apply the directory's .htaccess file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-19708 is an information exposure vulnerability (CWE-200) in the File Manager WordPress plugin before version 8.0.5. The plugin fails to restrict unauthenticated access to its database backup archives. In some cases, these backups are saved under a fixed filename, enabling unauthenticated attackers to download a full database dump. This dump can include sensitive user data such as email addresses and password hashes, particularly on servers that do not apply the directory's .htaccess file to restrict access.
Potential Impact
An attacker can retrieve a full database dump containing sensitive user information, including email addresses and password hashes, without authentication. This exposure can lead to user privacy violations and potentially facilitate further attacks if password hashes are cracked. The impact depends on the server's configuration, specifically whether the .htaccess file is enforced to prevent unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the File Manager plugin to version 8.0.5 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Until then, ensure that the server properly enforces .htaccess restrictions on directories containing backup archives to prevent unauthorized downloads.
CVE-2026-19708: CWE-200 Information Exposure in File Manager
Description
The File Manager WordPress plugin before 8.0.5 does not prevent unauthenticated users from downloading its database backup archives, and in some cases writes them under a fixed filename, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a full database dump including every user's email address and password hash on servers that do not apply the directory's .htaccess file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.9medium
Affected software
File Manager
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19708 is an information exposure vulnerability (CWE-200) in the File Manager WordPress plugin before version 8.0.5. The plugin fails to restrict unauthenticated access to its database backup archives. In some cases, these backups are saved under a fixed filename, enabling unauthenticated attackers to download a full database dump. This dump can include sensitive user data such as email addresses and password hashes, particularly on servers that do not apply the directory's .htaccess file to restrict access.
Potential Impact
An attacker can retrieve a full database dump containing sensitive user information, including email addresses and password hashes, without authentication. This exposure can lead to user privacy violations and potentially facilitate further attacks if password hashes are cracked. The impact depends on the server's configuration, specifically whether the .htaccess file is enforced to prevent unauthorized access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the File Manager plugin to version 8.0.5 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Until then, ensure that the server properly enforces .htaccess restrictions on directories containing backup archives to prevent unauthorized downloads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T09:45:43.769Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab7672cf7a7c54106f7c88d
Added to database: 09/26/2026, 06:33:16 UTC
Last enriched: 09/26/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Last updated: 09/27/2026, 04:31:16 UTC
Views: 17
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