Vulnerability · Published Aug 10, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan

CVE-2026-17540Bit File Manager < 6.9.1 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Read and Deletion via Connector Command Request-Source Mismatch

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity improper access control in File Manager from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.8% (higher than 79% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)1.8%top 21.1% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack tooling1Nuclei

Official 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 (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unknown	File Manager	0 – before 6.9.1

Weakness: CWE-284 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/096cb7df-26a5-4f5f-bbec-725e063a2b75/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description