Directory Traversal Vulnerability in CM Download Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2020-24146

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Cm Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 July 2021

Summary

The CM Download Manager plugin for WordPress has a directory traversal vulnerability that enables authorized users to manipulate the file system. By exploiting the fileName parameter in a deletescreenshot action, unauthorized file deletion may occur, potentially leading to a denial of service and exposure of sensitive information. This vulnerability poses a significant risk by allowing user-generated inputs to affect file operations, necessitating immediate attention from site administrators.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-download-manager/#develo...
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https://github.com/secwx/research/blob/main/cve/CVE-2020-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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