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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.40. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their details like password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user's passwords, except administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Download Manager versions 3.3.40 and earlier contain a flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt service over the network without user interaction. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application. Update to a version newer than 3.3.40 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt the service without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access private files, alter downloads, or cause downtime without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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