CVE-2024-9829

Download Plugin <= 2.2.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) User Metadata and Comment Download

Description

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability checks on the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to download any comment, and download metadata for any user including user PII and sensitive information including username, email, hashed passwords and application passwords, session token information and more depending on set up and additional plugins installed.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: metagauss Download Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9829?
CVE-2024-9829 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9829?
To fix CVE-2024-9829, 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-2024-9829 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9829 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-2024-9829?
CVE-2024-9829 affects metagauss Download Plugin.
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