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

2021-10-29 00:00

R3N0

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 4.4.7

Affected PluginDownload Monitor

Affected Version<= 4.4.6

CVSS6.8Medium

CVECVE-2021-31567

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Vulnerability Overview

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.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.4.7, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-552 (Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties) The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-31567 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3b515142-4e04-4570-b5cb-18261974c659

CVSS Vector

6.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

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