File Manager Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/file-managerFile Manager lets you manage your WordPress files easily right from your dashboard, no need for FTP or cPanel!
Is File Manager Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 94/100File Manager has a strong security track record. Known vulnerabilities have been patched promptly. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
File Manager Security Vulnerabilities
CVEs by Year
Severity Breakdown
9 total CVEs
Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress <= 6.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Uploads
Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress <= 6.5.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited JavaScript File Upload
Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress <= 6.5.5 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Bit File Manager 6.0 - 6.5.5 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Race Condition
File Manager <= 6.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary OS File Access via Path Traversal
Bit File Manager <= 5.2.7 - Authenticated (Admin+) PHP Object Injection
Bit File Manager – 100% free file manager for WordPress <= 5.2.2 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Creation/Upload/Deletion
Bit File Manager <= 5.0.0 - Information Disclosure
Bit File Manager <= 4.1.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload
File Manager Release Timeline
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File Manager Maintenance & Trust
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File Manager Developer Profile
7 plugins · 60K total installs