Download Manager < 3.2.83 - Unauthenticated Protected File Download Password Leak
CVE-2023-6421

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 January 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Download Manager WordPress plugin version prior to 3.2.83 contains a significant flaw that compromises file download security. Specifically, this vulnerability allows the exposure of file download passwords, as the plugin does not adequately protect passwords and leaks them when an invalid password is submitted. This security issue could lead to unauthorized access to secure files, highlighting the need for users to update to the latest plugin version to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Download Manager 0 < 3.2.83

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-2023-6421 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2023-6421
Created by RandomRobbieBF

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/244c7c00-fc8d-4a73-bbe0-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Liu Shaohong
WPScan
.