Download Monitor <= 4.4.6 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Download

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
CVE CVE-2021-31567
CVSS Medium (6.8)
Publicly Published October 29, 2021
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher R3N0
Description

Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6). The plugin allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the &downloadable_file_urls[0] parameter data. It's also possible to escape from the web server home directory and download any file within the OS.

References

1 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug download-monitor (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Affected Version
  • <= 4.4.6
Patched Version
  • 4.4.7
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