CVE-2026-16292 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin through 23.6 does not perform nonce validation on one of its file-metadata update actions, allowing an attacker to modify the metadata of a logged-in user's uploaded file via a CSRF attack, which can be leveraged to download that file. When guest uploads are enabled, the same action is reachable unauthenticated against any user's file.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-352

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7c0a8f6e-c460-4157-9ed9-3c5e9b1f1591/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16292?

CVE-2026-16292 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin through 23.6 does not perform nonce validation on one of its file-metadata update actions, allowing an attacker to modify the metadata of a logged-in ...

How severe is CVE-2026-16292?

CVE-2026-16292 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16292?

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