CVE-2024-8031

Name: CVE-2024-8031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-15T20:15:57.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8031 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin-level access and above, to download arbitrary files that may contain sensitive information like wp-config.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin-level access and above, to download arbitrary files that may contain sensitive information like wp-config.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-552

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpbookingcalendar	Secure Downloads	< 1.2.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c6f54e6f-0a50-424f-ae3a-00b9880d9f13/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8031?

How severe is CVE-2024-8031?

CVE-2024-8031 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8031?

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-2024-8031?

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Source: NVD / NIST