CVE-2026-19708

File Manager 7.2.2 - 8.0.4 - Unauthenticated Database Backup Disclosure

Published Sep 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Weaknesses CWE-284
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions file Manager
Vendors & Products Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions file Manager
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Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-284
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Description 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.
Title File Manager 7.2.2 - 8.0.4 - Unauthenticated Database Backup Disclosure
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Sep 26, 2026, 10:41 PM
Reserved
Aug 13, 2026, 9:45 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Sep 26, 2026, 7:17 AM
Modified
Sep 28, 2026, 4:38 PM