CVE-2025-4798: wp-downloadmanager — Fix

Description

The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This is due to a lack of restriction on the directory an administrator can select for storing downloads. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to download and read any file on the server, including system and configuration files.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.9

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-200

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wp-downloadmanager_project	wp-downloadmanager	< 1.68.11

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3294467/

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/trunk/download-options.php#L16 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/trunk/download-options.php#L42 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6cd166bc-774e-4083-b5f7-bffba1f7c293?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4798? +

The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This is due to a lack of restriction on the directory an administrator can select for storing downloads. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to download and read any file on the server, including system and configuration files. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-4798? +

CVE-2025-4798 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-4798? +

CVE-2025-4798 affects products from wp-downloadmanager_project, specifically: wp-downloadmanager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-4798? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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