CVE-2026-19708 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

The File Manager WordPress plugin before 8.0.5 does not prevent unauthenticated users from downloading its database backup archives, and in some cases writes them under a fixed filename, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a full database dump including every user's email address and password hash on servers that do not apply the directory's .htaccess file.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a0cbfd20-7741-44d0-96c4-054a7952f81b/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-19708?

CVE-2026-19708 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The File Manager WordPress plugin before 8.0.5 does not prevent unauthenticated users from downloading its database backup archives, and in some cases writes them under a fixed filename, allowing unau...

How severe is CVE-2026-19708?

CVE-2026-19708 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-19708?

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