Download Manager <= 2.8.7 - Privilege Escalation
2016-01-19 00:00
James GolovichStrategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This is due to unchecked use of the extract() function which makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to edit user metadata, including their role.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.8.8, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
External References
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