Frontend File Manager Plugin <= 23.6 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Download Access via IDOR
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-5337 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | WPScan |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-05-03 07:16:24 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-05-03 07:16:24 UTC |
| Description | During the analysis, it was identified that authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher are able to perform an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) attack. This vulnerability exists because the Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin through 23.6 does not properly validate user authorization for the requested uploaded file when processing download requests. By modifying the value of the 'file_id' parameter in the download endpoint (e.g., http://localhost/?do=wpfm_download&file_id=40&nm_file_nonce=a36fb893f1), an attacker can access files belonging to other users, including privileged users such as administrators. This allows unauthorized access/read to sensitive data stored within the application. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Unknown | Frontend File Manager Plugin | affected 23.6 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpscan.com/vulnerability/3e28aa78-3227-474a-b1db-1f5ea2c42d14 | [email protected] | wpscan.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Mohamad Nour Almujarkesh (en)
CNA: WPScan (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.