CVE-2022-4972

Download Monitor <= 4.7.51 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Data Export

Description

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several REST-API routes related to reporting in versions up to, and including, 4.7.51. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view user data and other sensitive information intended for administrators.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.38%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: wpchill Download Monitor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a9000c52-fdd7-43e2-ae6a-9f127c4a9fcd?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2822758/download-monitor/trunk/src/Admin/Reports/class-dlm-reports.php?contextall=1&old=2821522&old_path=%2Fdownload-monitor%2Ftrunk%2Fsrc%2FAdmin%2FReports%2Fclass-dlm-reports.php product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4972?
CVE-2022-4972 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4972?
To fix CVE-2022-4972, 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-2022-4972 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4972 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-4972?
CVE-2022-4972 affects wpchill Download Monitor.
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