CVE-2026-57766 HIGH

CVE-2026-57766: WordPress WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor plugin <= 3.5.6 - Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Vendor Xplodedthemes
Product WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published July 2, 2026
Last update July 2, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauthenticated Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor <= 3.5.6 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor versions up to 3.5.6 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unauthorized actions within the plugin without the admin's knowledge. This could allow file manipulation, code execution, or other administrative changes depending on the plugin's capabilities.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unauthorized actions in the plugin (file operations, code changes) on behalf of a logged-in administrator.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can modify files, inject code, or alter site configuration through the plugin if an admin visits a malicious link.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator must be logged into WordPress and visit an attacker-controlled webpage while the session is active.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 2, 2026 CVE published
July 2, 2026 Record updated