CVE-2026-11565 — HIGH (8.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Advanced File Manager WordPress plugin before 5.4.13 does not perform capability checks in several of its file management AJAX actions, allowing users with any role to which an administrator has granted file-manager access (as low as Subscriber) to read arbitrary files on the server — including sensitive configuration files — and to overwrite existing non-PHP files, which can be leveraged to compromise administrator accounts and the whole site.

CVSS Score

8.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5e03858d-db0b-4b65-99cc-eb01ad4195e9/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-11565?

CVE-2026-11565 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). The Advanced File Manager WordPress plugin before 5.4.13 does not perform capability checks in several of its file management AJAX actions, allowing users with any role to which an administrator has ...

How severe is CVE-2026-11565?

CVE-2026-11565 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-11565?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.