CVE-2021-31567

WordPress Download Monitor plugin <= 4.4.6 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Download vulnerability

Description

Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6). The plugin allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the &downloadable_file_urls[0] parameter data. It's also possible to escape from the web server home directory and download any file within the OS.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.4.7 or higher version.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.10% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-monitor/#developers product
https://github.com/WPChill/download-monitor/blob/master/changelog.txt third party advisory release notes
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/download-monitor/wordpress-download-monitor-plugin-4-4-6-authenticated-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31567?
CVE-2021-31567 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-31567?
To fix CVE-2021-31567: Update to 4.4.7 or higher version.
Is CVE-2021-31567 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-31567 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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