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File Manager security & vulnerabilities

wp-file-manager1M+ active installsLatest 8.0.7Last vulnerability Sep 24, 2026WordPress.org

No known unpatched vulnerabilities in 8.0.7

All 16 known vulnerabilities are fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to 8.0.7 or newer.

16Known vulnerabilities
  • Critical3
  • High5
  • Medium8
  • Low0
Vulnerabilities per year
2018: 4 vulnerabilities4182019: 1 vulnerability1192020: 2 vulnerabilities2202021: 1 vulnerability1212024: 5 vulnerabilities5242026: 3 vulnerabilities326

All File Manager vulnerabilities

File Manager vulnerabilities
SeverityVulnerabilityCVEPublished
Critical9.8Arbitrary File Upload/Remote Code Execution
≤6.8Update to 6.9CISA KEVPublic PoC
CVE-2020-25213

File Manager: common questions

Does File Manager have known vulnerabilities?

Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 16 known vulnerabilities in File Manager: 3 critical, 5 high, 8 medium. None are known to affect version 8.0.7.

How do I check which version of File Manager I run?

In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.

What is the most recent File Manager vulnerability?

CVE-2026-19708, published Sep 24, 2026: File Manager 7.2.2 - 8.0.4 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure. Severity: Medium (CVSS 5.3).

Is any File Manager vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?

Yes, 1 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Patch immediately and review the site for signs of compromise.

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