CVE-2026-94538
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Authorization Bypass in WP File Download Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Wordfence

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.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-94538
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96217

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JoomUnited WP File Download 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

The WP File Download plugin for WordPress has an authorization bypass vulnerability in versions up to 6.3.9. This flaw allows authenticated users with subscriber-level access or higher to perform unauthorized actions like permanently deleting files, emptying the trash, moving files between categories, and publishing or unpublishing arbitrary files without proper verification.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to delete important files, disrupt file organization, or publish unauthorized content. This could lead to data loss, website defacement, or unauthorized access to sensitive information managed by the plugin.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data deletion or exposure, violating GDPR's data integrity and confidentiality requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations using this plugin may face compliance violations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP File Download plugin to the latest version immediately to patch the authorization bypass vulnerability. Ensure only authorized users have subscriber-level access or higher.

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