CVE-2022-2431

Name: CVE-2022-2431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T18:15:13.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2431 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including 3.2.50. This is due to insufficient file type and path validation on the deleteFiles() function found in the ~/Admin/Menu/Packages.php file that triggers upon download post deletion. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including 3.2.50. This is due to insufficient file type and path validation on the deleteFiles() function found in the ~/Admin/Menu/Packages.php file that triggers upon download post deletion. This makes it possible for contributor level users and above to supply an arbitrary file path via the 'file[files]' parameter when creating a download post and once the user deletes the post the supplied arbitrary file will be deleted. This can be used by attackers to delete the /wp-config.php file which will reset the installation and make it possible for an attacker to achieve remote code execution on the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3eden	Download Manager	<= 3.2.50

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167920/wpdownloadmanager3250-filedelete.txtThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2762092%40download-manager&new=2762092%40download-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/08/high-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-download-manager-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167920/wpdownloadmanager3250-filedelete.txtThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2762092%40download-manager&new=2762092%40download-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/08/high-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-download-manager-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2431?

How severe is CVE-2022-2431?

CVE-2022-2431 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2431?

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-2022-2431?

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Source: NVD / NIST