CVE-2025-6586

Download Plugin <= 2.2.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: metagauss Download Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37734c25-cce3-41fb-babf-714ba7a4bced?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-plugin/tags/2.2.8/app/Plugins/Dpwapuploader.php#L300 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6586?
CVE-2025-6586 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-6586?
To fix CVE-2025-6586, 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-2025-6586 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-6586 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-2025-6586?
CVE-2025-6586 affects metagauss Download Plugin.
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