What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including 3.2.50. This is due to insufficient file type and path validation on the deleteFiles() function found in the ~/Admin/Menu/Packages.php file that triggers upon download post deletion. This makes it possible for contributor level users and above to supply an arbitrary file path via the 'file[files]' parameter when creating a download post and once the user deletes the post the supplied arbitrary file will be deleted. This can be used by attackers to delete the /wp-config.php file which will reset the installation and make it possible for an attacker to achieve remote code execution on the server.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Download Manager version 3.2.50 contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify or delete files and data on the site without proper authorization checks. An attacker with low-level access can exploit this to corrupt or remove critical content. The vulnerability affects only version 3.2.50; update immediately to a newer version.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify or delete files and site data without authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can corrupt, modify, or delete files and data outside their intended permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-level user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 6, 2022
CVE published
January 31, 2025
Record updated
