CVE-2026-66440 HIGH

CVE-2026-66440: WordPress WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor plugin <= 3.5.7 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Xplodedthemes
Product WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 6, 2026
Last update August 6, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor <= 3.5.7 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor versions 3.5.7 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser when they visit a crafted link or page. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the plugin itself, potentially compromising user sessions and site data. Update to a version newer than 3.5.7 to remediate.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in a victim's browser, stealing session tokens or modifying site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions hijacked or see malicious content injected into the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 6, 2026 CVE published
August 6, 2026 Record updated

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