CVE-2025-1785

Name: CVE-2025-1785
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-13T08:15:10.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-1785 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.08 via the 'wpdm_newfile' action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to overwrite select file types outside of the originally intended directory, which may cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.08 via the 'wpdm_newfile' action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to overwrite select file types outside of the originally intended directory, which may cause a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3eden	Download Manager	< 3.3.09

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1785?

How severe is CVE-2025-1785?

CVE-2025-1785 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1785?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST