CVE-2026-8379 Frontend File Manager Plugin <= 23.6 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download
Unauthenticated attackers can download arbitrary user-uploaded files by bypassing nonce checks in the Frontend File Manager Plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-8379?
CVE-2026-8379 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Unknown Frontend File Manager Plugin, published on 23 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin through 23.6 does not properly enforce its nonce check on the file download handler, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download files uploaded by any user through the Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin through 23.6 by iterating identifiers.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8379?
How do I fix CVE-2026-8379?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8379 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-8379 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-8379 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9v4r-j6qw-wjw2.