WP User Manager: Arbitrary file deletion
WP User Manager is affected by arbitrary file deletion. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A successful request can remove files outside the intended scope and may make the site unavailable. The published affected range is n/a through 2.9.16.
- Component
- WP User Manager
- Plugin slug
wp-user-manager- Affected
- n/a through 2.9.16
- Safe version
2.9.17- Published
- Jun 15, 2026
This CVE was published Jun 15, 2026 and is one of 8 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update WP User Manager to 2.9.17 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Subscriber Arbitrary File Deletion in WP User Manager <= 2.9.16 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H