PT-2026-69365 · WordPress · File Manager

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CVE-2026-17540

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Published

2026-08-10

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Updated

2026-08-10

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

VectorAV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions File Manager versions prior to 6.9.1
Description Insufficient authorization of file management commands allows any authenticated user, including those with subscriber privileges, to read and delete arbitrary files within the WordPress installation directory. This flaw can result in the exposure of sensitive site configuration secrets or cause a denial of service.
Recommendations Update to version 6.9.1 or later.

Exploit

Fix

DoS

Improper Access Control

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-17540

Affected Products

File Manager