What the vulnerability does
01Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in dFactory Download Attachments download-attachments allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Download Attachments: from n/a through <= 1.4.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Download Attachments versions 1.4.0 and earlier contain an authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive file metadata over the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and affects the confidentiality of stored attachments. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.4.0 to remediate the issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read metadata or limited information about attachment files without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attachment file information may be exposed to unauthenticated visitors, potentially revealing file names or paths.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 8, 2026
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated