WP-DownloadManager <= 1.68.10 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read
Vulnerability Description
The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This is due to a lack of restriction on the directory an administrator can select for storing downloads. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to download and read any file on the server, including system and configuration files.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Jamshed Yergashvoyev
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6cd166bc-774e-4083-b5f7-bffba1f7c293?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/trunk/download-options.php#L16
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/trunk/download-options.php#L42
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3294467/
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