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

CVE-2026-15009 · file-manager-advanced

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Vulnerability: Advanced File Manager <= 5.4.12 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via postMessage 'soundFile' Parameter
Affected software: file-manager-advanced(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 5.4.12
Authentication: Not specified in feed title — see source advisory
Vulnerability type: Cross-site scripting
CVE: CVE-2026-15009
Published: 15 August 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: May allow attackers to run scripts in visitors' browsers or hijack admin sessions.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 9d164f5e-c313-4e45-a17b-61460b10204e). Methodology and redistribution notes

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