CVE-2026-79627 — HIGH (7.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Advanced File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.0.0 does not correctly determine whether a stored file is an SVG before sanitising it, allowing users granted file-manager access by an administrator to store a file containing script that is not stripped and that runs in the browser of anyone who opens it, including an administrator.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e6a56b2e-71dc-41cb-8a57-091b5ff47440/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-79627?

CVE-2026-79627 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The Advanced File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.0.0 does not correctly determine whether a stored file is an SVG before sanitising it, allowing users granted file-manager access by an administrat...

How severe is CVE-2026-79627?

CVE-2026-79627 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-79627?

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