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CVE-2026-94538— WP File Download <= 6.3.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion/Modification via 'task' Parameter to Multiple Functions

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Affected
JoomUnited WP File Download
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

WordPress 的 WP File Download 插件在 6.3.9 及以下所有版本中存在授权绕过漏洞。该漏洞是由于插件未正确验证用户是否被授权执行特定操作所致。这使得具有订阅者（subscriber）级别及以上权限的已认证攻击者能够永久删除由 WP File Download 管理的任何文件、清空整个回收站、在类别之间移动文件，以及发布或取消发布任意文件。

CVSS 8.1 · High EPSS 0.25% · P15

Affected Version Matrix 1

VendorProduct Version RangeStatus
JoomUnited WP File Download ≤ 6.3.9 affected
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-94538

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
WP File Download <= 6.3.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion/Modification via 'task' Parameter to Multiple Functions
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
The WP File Download plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.9. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to permanently delete any file managed by WP File Download, empty the entire trash, move files between categories, and publish or unpublish arbitrary files.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
授权机制缺失
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
JoomUnited WP File Download 0 ~ 6.3.9 -

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IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: WP File Download
Same vendor: JoomUnited
Same weakness: CWE-862

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