CVE-2026-57766
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Unauthenticated CSRF in WPIDE File Manager & Code Editor

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-57766, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-02

Last updated on: 2026-07-02

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

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

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Published
2026-07-02
Last Modified
2026-07-02
Generated
2026-07-02
AI Q&A
2026-07-02
EPSS Evaluated
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Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack wpide_file_manager_and_code_editor to 3.5.6 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-352 The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the WordPress plugin WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor, versions 3.5.6 and below.

It allows attackers to trick higher privileged users into executing unwanted actions by making them click a malicious link or submit a form while authenticated.

Although the CVSS score is high at 8.8, the vulnerability requires user interaction and is considered to have a low severity impact with no significant consequences.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, attackers could force users with higher privileges to perform unintended actions on the affected WordPress site.

However, the impact is considered low severity and unlikely to be exploited due to the need for user interaction.

There is no official patch available, so users are advised to update the plugin or seek assistance from their hosting provider or web developer.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability affects WPIDE – File Manager & Code Editor versions 3.5.6 and below and is a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue.

Since there is no official patch available, immediate mitigation steps include:

  • Update the WPIDE plugin to a version above 3.5.6 if available.
  • If updating is not possible, seek assistance from your hosting provider or web developer to implement custom protections.
  • Educate users to avoid clicking on suspicious links or submitting untrusted forms while authenticated.

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