CVE-2026-17540
Bit File Manager < 6.9.1 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Read and Deletion via Connector Command Request-Source Mismatch
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 10, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 10, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-17540
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the File Manager WordPress plugin.
- Verify plugin version is 6.9.1 or newer.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-17540.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/096cb7df-26a5-4f5f-bbec-725e063a2b75/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-17540 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-17540
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'File Manager', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.9.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description 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. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/096cb7df-26a5-4f5f-bbec-725e063a2b75/