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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | File Manager | < 6.9.1 | 6.9.1 |
Automated scanner template
A ready-made Nuclei template detects this vulnerability automatically. Vulnerabilities with public scanner templates are typically probed across the internet soon after the template appears — exposed systems should be patched first.
- WordPress Bit File Manager < 6.9.1 - Arbitrary File Read http/cves/2026/CVE-2026-17540.yaml
Source: projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates (MIT) — updated daily. Only links are listed.
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/096cb7df-26a5-4f5f-bbec-725e063a2b75/ exploit vdb-entry technical-description