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Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor <= 3.5.7 versions. (CVE-2026-66440)

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High
Published: 08/06/2026 (08/06/2026, 15:32:47 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

CVE-2026-66440 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor versions up to and including 3.5.7. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts without authentication, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity level. No patch or remediation information is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.1high

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

Affected software

Affected versions
<=3.5.7

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 18:28:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor affecting all versions up to 3.5.7. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser without requiring authentication. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low levels. No official patch or fix has been documented in the provided data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users interacting with the vulnerable WPIDE plugin, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability does not require authentication, increasing the risk of exploitation. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if possible to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-jv46-h5f9-888h
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-66440"]
Ecosystems
[]
Database Specific Severity
HIGH
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6a74d19abf8831d539236834

Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:25:30 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 18:28:01 UTC

Last updated: 08/07/2026, 03:40:59 UTC

Views: 4

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