CVE-2026-17540: high-severity vulnerability in File Manager
Bit File Manager < 6.9.1 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Read and Deletion via Connector Command Request-Source Mismatch
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56Vexday Risk Score
Patch soon. It has a working public exploit.
ssvc Attendcvss 8.8epss 1.8%
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.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
Unknown · File Managerpublic PoCs found — 1
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