CVE-2021-34638

moderate-risk
Published 2021-08-05

Authenticated Directory Traversal in WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 allows authenticated (Contributor+) users to obtain sensitive configuration file information, as well as allowing Author+ users to perform XSS attacks, by setting Download template to a file containing configuration information or an uploaded JavaScript with an image extension This issue affects: WordPress Download Manager version 3.1.24 and prior versions.

Do I need to act?

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1.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 6.5/10 Medium
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

W3Eden

References (2)

Third Party Advisory https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/07/wordpress-download-manager-vulnerabilitie...
Third Party Advisory https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/07/wordpress-download-manager-vulnerabilitie...
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moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 4/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal