CVE-2022-4972 HIGH

CVE-2022-4972: Download Monitor <= 4.7.51 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Data Export

Vendor Wpchill
Product Download Monitor
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published October 16, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several REST-API routes related to reporting in versions up to, and including, 4.7.51. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view user data and other sensitive information intended for administrators.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 16, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated