CVE-2025-57921 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-57921: WordPress Frontend File Manager plugin <= 23.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor N-Media
Product Frontend File Manager
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published September 22, 2025
Last update May 12, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in N-Media Frontend File Manager nmedia-user-file-uploader allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Frontend File Manager: from n/a through <= 23.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Frontend File Manager versions 23.3 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify files through the web interface. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. Integrity of stored files is at risk; confidentiality and availability are not directly affected.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or alter files on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can change file contents without logging in, risking data corruption and malicious modifications.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 22, 2025 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated