CVE-2023-7306 HIGH

CVE-2023-7306: Frontend File Manager <= 21.5 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Post Deletion

Vendor Nmedia
Product Frontend File Manager Plugin
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published July 25, 2025
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Frontend File Manager Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the wpfm_delete_multiple_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 21.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Frontend File Manager Plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify files on the site. An attacker can send a network request to alter file contents without needing to log in or interact with a user. All versions up to 21.5 are affected. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched version.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or overwrite files on the site without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter site files, potentially injecting malicious code or defacing content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 25, 2025 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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