CVE-2022-2362

Public Exploit
Download Manager < 3.2.50 - Bypass IP Address Blocking Restriction

Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.50 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTE_ADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based download blocking restrictions.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.38%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Download Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d94b721e-9ce2-45e5-a673-2a57b0137653 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2362?
CVE-2022-2362 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2362?
To fix CVE-2022-2362, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-2362 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2362 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2362?
CVE-2022-2362 affects Unknown Download Manager.
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