CVE-2026-17541 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.9.1 does not have authorisation checks on one of its REST API routes, allowing unauthenticated users to read its file activity log, disclosing the file operations performed on the site, the paths involved and the name of the user who performed them.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/972bf72f-08c4-41ec-b6e9-2d6083d21734/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-17541?

CVE-2026-17541 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.9.1 does not have authorisation checks on one of its REST API routes, allowing unauthenticated users to read its file activity log, disclosing the file opera...

How severe is CVE-2026-17541?

CVE-2026-17541 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17541?

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