Arbitrary File Download in WordPress Plugin Ad Manager WD by Web-Dorado
CVE-2019-25727

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Ad Manager Wd
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25727?

The Ad Manager WD plugin for WordPress version 1.0.11 contains a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive files from the server. By sending specially crafted GET requests to the edit.php endpoint with an altered path parameter, attackers can access confidential files, such as wp-config.php, which could expose critical information to malicious entities. It is crucial for users of this plugin to implement immediate security measures to protect their WordPress installations.

Affected Version(s)

Ad Manager WD 1.0.11

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-25727 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46252
exploit
https://web-dorado.com/products/wordpress-ad-manager-wd.html
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-ad-...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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