CVE-2026-79627
High
Description
The Advanced File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.0.0 does not correctly determine whether a stored file is an SVG before sanitising it, allowing users granted file-manager access by an administrator to store a file containing script that is not stripped and that runs in the browser of anyone who opens it, including an administrator.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.1
Exploit probability—
ProductAdvanced File Manager
PublishedOct 21, 2026
First seenOct 21, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-79Cross-site scripting (XSS)
How to fix
Update
- Advanced File Manager6.0.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced File Manager | 5.4.13 ≤ v < 6.0.0 | 6.0.0 |
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