Shared Files – File Upload & Download Manager vulnerabilities
Plugin slug shared-files · 14 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-08-28 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.7.70 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
4 of 14 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Shared Files – File Upload & Download Manager
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical 9.1 | < 1.7.67 | 1.7.67 | CVE-2026-12513 | 2026-08-28 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | < 1.7.67 | 1.7.67 | CVE-2026-12514 | 2026-08-26 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 1.7.69 | 1.7.70 | CVE-2026-78269 | 2026-08-24 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 1.7.64 | 1.7.65 | CVE-2026-49112 | 2026-06-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | < 1.7.58 | 1.7.58 | CVE-2025-15433 | 2026-03-30 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 1.7.48 | 1.7.49 | CVE-2025-4392 | 2025-06-02 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 1.7.42 | 1.7.43 | CVE-2024-13504 | 2025-01-30 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 1.7.28 | 1.7.29 | CVE-2024-43230 | 2024-08-09 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 1.7.19 | 1.7.20 | CVE-2024-34438 | 2024-05-07 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 1.7.5 | 1.7.6 | CVE-2023-4819 | 2023-09-21 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | 1.6.23 to 1.6.99 | 1.7.3 | CVE-2023-33999 | 2023-07-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.3 | < 1.6.72 | 1.6.72 | CVE-2022-4974 | 2022-03-04 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.8 | < 1.6.61 | 1.6.61 | CVE-2021-24856 | 2021-10-18 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.8 | < 1.6.57 | 1.6.57 | CVE-2021-24736 | 2021-09-15 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Shared Files – File Upload & Download Manager plugin safe to use?
All 14 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.7.70 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Shared Files – File Upload & Download Manager my site runs?
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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
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