CVE-2026-12277 Details
Description
The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin through 23.6 does not validate a file path derived from user input before deleting the referenced file, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary files on the server (such as wp-config.php) when guest upload mode is enabled. Deleting wp-config.php forces the site into its setup routine, which can be leveraged toward a full site takeover.
A vulnerability exists in the Frontend File Manager WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 23.6. The issue arises because the plugin fails to validate file paths derived from user input before deleting files. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary files on the server, such as wp-config.php, especially when guest upload mode is enabled. The deletion of wp-config.php triggers the site's setup routine, potentially leading to a full site takeover.
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Assessed Jul 7, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 7, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/30f208f6-9d7b-4aaf-8689-496521d1a1dc/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitPartial Content |
Weakness Enumeration
No weakness enumeration is available for this CVE.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Frontend File Manager | <= 23.6 |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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