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Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2025-57921

Frontend File Manager <= 23.2 - Missing Authorization

The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in versions up to, and including, 23.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform an unauthorized action.

Quick Answer

CVE-2025-57921 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Frontend File Manager Plugin. It affects Versions up to 23.2 and is fixed in 23.4.

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Published
Sep 22, 2025
Last Updated
Nov 17, 2025
Slug
nmedia-user-file-uploader
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

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Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 23.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2025-57921 is tracked for the Plugin Frontend File Manager Plugin as medium severity with CVSS 5.3. The affected range is Versions up to 23.2. Update Frontend File Manager Plugin to 23.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
23.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 23.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2025-57921
References
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8ff66981-68ed-489a-b53f-4a1029e7590e?source=api-prod
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
nmedia-user-file-uploader View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2025-57921
Patched Versions
23.4
Affected Versions
Versions up to 23.2
Related CVE Cluster

Related CVEs for Frontend File Manager Plugin

These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.

Critical CVE-2021-4368 18.3 Jul 12, 2021
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Critical CVE-2023-5105 22.6 Nov 13, 2023
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Critical CVE-2021-4356 18.3 Jul 12, 2021
CVE-2021-4356 Frontend File Manager Plugin Vulnerability

Frontend File Manager <= 18.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download

High CVE-2022-3126 21.3 Sep 26, 2022
CVE-2022-3126 Frontend File Manager Plugin File Upload

Frontend File Manager Plugin <= 21.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to File Upload

High CVE-2022-3125 21.3 Sep 07, 2022
CVE-2022-3125 Frontend File Manager Plugin Remote Code Execution

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High CVE-2014-5324 3.6 Sep 25, 2014
CVE-2014-5324 Frontend File Manager Plugin Remote Code Execution

Frontend File Manager Plugin < 3.6 - Arbitrary File Upload

High CVE-2025-14804 23.5 Dec 17, 2025
CVE-2025-14804 Frontend File Manager Plugin Remote Code Execution

Frontend File Manager <= 23.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion

High CVE-2026-1280 No patch listed Jan 27, 2026
CVE-2026-1280 Frontend File Manager Plugin Vulnerability

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