Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Information via Bypass of Capability Check in Download Monitor Plugin

CVE-2022-4972
7.5HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
WPchill
Status
Download Monitor
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2024

Summary

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several REST-API routes related to reporting in versions up to, and including, 4.7.51. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view user data and other sensitive information intended for administrators.

Affected Version(s)

Download Monitor <= 4.7.51

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

  • Disclosed

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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