CVE-2026-17542 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.9.1 does not perform any capability check on one of its file manager connector endpoints, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to browse the entire WordPress installation directory and download files of certain types from it, including archives and documents which may contain sensitive data.

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/d17f3de9-b0f9-4bbd-8a57-18cda9d43d79/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-17542?

CVE-2026-17542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.9.1 does not perform any capability check on one of its file manager connector endpoints, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to browse th...

How severe is CVE-2026-17542?

CVE-2026-17542 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-2026-17542?

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