CVE-2023-1524

Public Exploit

Download Manager < 3.2.71 - Broken Access Controls

Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.71 does not adequately validate passwords for password-protected files. Upon validation, a master key is generated and exposed to the user, which may be used to download any password-protected file on the server, allowing a user to download any file with the knowledge of any one file's password.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.23%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Download Manager

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3802d15d-9bfd-4762-ab8a-04475451868e	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1524?: CVE-2023-1524 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1524?: To fix CVE-2023-1524, 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-2023-1524 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-1524 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-2023-1524?: CVE-2023-1524 affects Unknown Download Manager.

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