CVE-2025-47439 HIGH

CVE-2025-47439: WordPress Download Monitor plugin <= 5.0.22 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Wp Chill
Product Download Monitor
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published May 7, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in WP Chill Download Monitor download-monitor allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Download Monitor: from n/a through <= 5.0.22.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Download Monitor versions up to 5.0.22 contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to be met but can result in full compromise of the WordPress installation, including data theft and site defacement. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 5.0.22.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site with the same permissions as the WordPress installation.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise possible: attackers can steal data, modify content, create admin accounts, or inject malware.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 7, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated