WordPress Code Explorer Plugin <= 1.4.6 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download

Low priority No impactful threat
<= 1.4.6Vulnerable version(s)
No official fix availableFixed version

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Risks

CVSS 4.9

4.9

Arbitrary File Download

This could allow a malicious actor to download any file from your website. This includes but is not limited to files that contain login credentials or backup files.

CVSS score is a way to evaluate and rank reported vulnerabilities in a standardized and repeatable way but which is not ideal for WordPress.

Solutions

This security issue has a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited.

Details

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Timeline

Early warning sent out to Patchstack customers

3 Feb, 2026

Published by Patchstack

3 Feb, 2026

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