CVE-2026-15009: Advanced File Manager <= 5.4.12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via postMessage 'soundFile' Parameter

Published Aug 16, 2026
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Updated

The Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'soundFile' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.12 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Exploitation requires the attacker to control a domain whose origin string is a leading prefix of the target site's backend URL (e.g. https://example.co against https://example.com), and the victim must be an authenticated WordPress administrator who visits the attacker-controlled page while the File Manager admin screen is open.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress Advanced File Manager<=5.4.12

Event History

Aug 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-15009?

The severity of CVE-2026-15009 is rated as medium with a score of 6.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-15009?

To fix CVE-2026-15009, update the Advanced File Manager plugin to a version higher than 5.4.12.

3

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-15009?

CVE-2026-15009 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-15009?

Users of the Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 5.4.12 are affected by CVE-2026-15009.

5

What causes CVE-2026-15009 in the Advanced File Manager plugin?

CVE-2026-15009 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'soundFile' parameter.

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