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Sep 26, 2026File Manager: Does not prevent unauthenticated users from downloading its database backup archivesCVE-2026-19708 · fixed in 8.0.5 · reported by WPScanMedium 5.9
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.
Aug 10, 2026File Manager: Does not perform any capability check on one of its file manager connector endpointsCVE-2026-17542 · fixed in 6.9.1 · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5
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.
Aug 10, 2026File Manager: Does not have authorisation checks on one of its REST API routesCVE-2026-17541 · fixed in 6.9.1 · reported by WPScanHigh 7.5
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.
Aug 10, 2026File Manager: Does not properly authorise its file management commandsCVE-2026-17540 · fixed in 6.9.1 · reported by WPScanHigh 8.8
The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.9.1 does not properly authorise its file management commands, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to read and delete arbitrary files under the WordPress installation directory, which could lead to the disclosure of the site's configuration secrets and to denial of service.
Nov 1, 2024File Manager: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-37254 · affects up to 7.2.7 · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3
Missing Authorization vulnerability in mndpsingh287 File Manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects File Manager: from n/a through 7.2.7.
Oct 16, 2024File Manager: Authorization bypassCVE-2018-25105 · affects up to 3.0 · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8
The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in the /inc/root.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server and upload arbitrary files that can be used for remote code execution.
Apr 9, 2024File Manager: Directory TraversalCVE-2024-2654 · affects up to 7.2.5 · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.8
The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.5 via the fm_download_backup function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary zip files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
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Mar 21, 2024File Manager: Cross-Site Request ForgeryCVE-2024-1538 · affects up to 7.2.4 · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8
The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wp_file_manager page that includes files through the 'lang' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include local JavaScript files that can be leveraged to achieve RCE via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This issue was partially patched in version 7.2.4, and fully patched in 7.2.5.
Mar 13, 2024The File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including version 7.2.1 (free version) CVE-2023-6825 · affects up to 7.2.1 · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.9
The File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including version 7.2.1 (free version) and 8.3.4 (Pro version) via the target parameter in the mk_file_folder_manager_action_callback_shortcode function. This makes it possible for attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information and to upload files into directories other than the intended directory for file uploads. The free version requires Administrator access for this vulnerability to be exploitable. The Pro version allows a file manager to be embedded via a shortcode and also allows admins to grant file handling privileges to other user levels, which could lead to this vulnerability being exploited by lower-level users.
Feb 5, 2024File Manager: Sensitive Information ExposureCVE-2024-0761 · affects up to 7.2.1 · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1
The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1 due to insufficient randomness in the backup filenames, which use a timestamp plus 4 random digits. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, to extract sensitive data including site backups in configurations where the .htaccess file in the directory does not block access.
Dec 11, 2023File Manager: Does not restrict the file managers root directoryCVE-2023-5907 · fixed in 6.3 · reported by WPScanMedium 6.5
The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.3 does not restrict the file managers root directory, allowing an administrator to set a root outside of the WordPress root directory, giving access to system files and directories even in a multisite setup, where site administrators should not be allowed to modify the sites files.
Apr 5, 2021In the default configuration of the File Manager WordPress plugin before 7.1, a Reflected XSS can occur on the endpoint /wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp_file_managerCVE-2021-24177 · fixed in 7.1 · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4
In the default configuration of the File Manager WordPress plugin before 7.1, a Reflected XSS can occur on the endpoint /wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp_file_manager_properties when a payload is submitted on the User-Agent parameter. The payload is then reflected back on the web application response.
Sep 9, 2020WordPress File Manager Plugin Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE-2020-25213 · fixed in 6.9 · reported by MITREExploitedCritical 10
WordPress File Manager plugin contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to execute PHP code and upload malicious files on a target site.
Apr 15, 2019There is an XSS vulnerability in the mndpsingh287 File Manager plugin 3.0 for WordPress via the page=wp_file_manager_root public_path parameter.CVE-2018-16967 · affects 3.0 to 3.0 · reported by MITREMedium 6.1
There is an XSS vulnerability in the mndpsingh287 File Manager plugin 3.0 for WordPress via the page=wp_file_manager_root public_path parameter.
Apr 15, 2019There is a CSRF vulnerability in the mndpsingh287 File Manager plugin 3.0 for WordPress via the page=wp_file_manager_root public_path parameter.CVE-2018-16966 · affects 3.0 to 3.0 · reported by MITREHigh 8.8
There is a CSRF vulnerability in the mndpsingh287 File Manager plugin 3.0 for WordPress via the page=wp_file_manager_root public_path parameter.
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