CVE-2026-25005
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in the N-Media Frontend File Manager WordPress plugin. It allows attackers to bypass authorization controls and access files they shouldn't have permission to view by manipulating user-controlled keys. All WordPress sites using affected versions of this plugin are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- N-Media Frontend File Manager (nmedia-user-file-uploader)
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could access sensitive files uploaded by other users, including personal documents, private images, or confidential business files stored through the plugin.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to files uploaded by other users, potentially exposing personal or sensitive information.
If Mitigated
Proper access controls would prevent unauthorized file access, limiting users to only their own uploaded files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires at least a basic user account but involves simple parameter manipulation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 23.5
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Frontend File Manager' plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update, deactivate and remove plugin until patch is available
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate nmedia-user-file-uploader
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall rules to restrict access to plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file access controls at the web server level
- Monitor file access logs for unauthorized access patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'Frontend File Manager' version 23.5 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name='Frontend File Manager' --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 23.5 and test file access controls📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns
- Multiple failed authorization attempts on file endpoints
- Access to files with IDs not belonging to current user
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to plugin file endpoints with manipulated parameters
- Unusual file download patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri CONTAINS "/wp-content/plugins/nmedia-user-file-uploader/" OR uri CONTAINS "file-manager") AND (status=200 OR status=403) | stats count by src_ip, uri