CVE-2023-1524
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CVE-2023-1524 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.71 does not adequately validate passwords for password-protected files. Upon validation, a master key is generated and exposed to the user, which may be used to download any password-protected file on the server, allowing a user to download any file with the knowledge of any one file's password.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.71 does not adequately validate passwords for password-protected files. Upon validation, a master key is generated and exposed to the user, which may be used to download any password-protected file on the server, allowing a user to download any file with the knowledge of any one file's password.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| W3eden | Download Manager | < 3.2.71 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3802d15d-9bfd-4762-ab8a-04475451868eExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3802d15d-9bfd-4762-ab8a-04475451868eExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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