PeepSo Core: File Uploads <= 6.4.6.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure via file_download

2025-05-13 00:00

Bikram Kharal (themarkib)

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 6.4.6.1

Affected PluginPeepSo Core: File Uploads

Affected Version<= 6.4.6.0

CVSS5.3Medium

CVECVE-2024-8988

View all PeepSo Core: File Uploads vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Overview

The PeepSo Core: File Uploads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.6.0 via the file_download REST API endpoint due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files uploaded by others users and expose potentially sensitive information.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 6.4.6.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-8988 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d3184996-655c-41d5-a3c5-6b36fbff58dc

CVSS Vector

5.3

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

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