Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Information via Bypass of Capability Check in Download Monitor Plugin
CVE-2022-4972

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Download Monitor
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2024

What is CVE-2022-4972?

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that permits unauthorized users to bypass authorization safeguards. This flaw arises from a missing capability check on several REST-API routes associated with reporting functions. As a result, attackers without authenticated access can exploit this vulnerability to view sensitive user data and information that should be reserved for administrators. This exposure poses a significant risk to website security and the confidentiality of sensitive information.

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Affected Version(s)

Download Monitor * <= 4.7.51

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2822758/down...

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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