CVE-2021-31567

Name: CVE-2021-31567
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-28T20:15:11.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-31567 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6). The plugin allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the &downloadable_file_urls[0] parameter data. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6). The plugin allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the &downloadable_file_urls[0] parameter data. It's also possible to escape from the web server home directory and download any file within the OS.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpchill	Download Monitor	<= 4.4.6

References

https://github.com/WPChill/download-monitor/blob/master/changelog.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/download-monitor/wordpress-download-monitor-plugin-4-4-6-authenticated-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-monitor/#developersProduct
https://github.com/WPChill/download-monitor/blob/master/changelog.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/download-monitor/wordpress-download-monitor-plugin-4-4-6-authenticated-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-monitor/#developersProduct

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-31567?

How severe is CVE-2021-31567?

CVE-2021-31567 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31567?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-31567?

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Source: NVD / NIST