Vulnerability in Download Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-11768

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-11768?

CVE-2024-11768 affects the Download Manager plugin for WordPress, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass password validation through the vulnerable checkFilePassword function. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including 3.3.03, enabling unauthorized downloading of sensitive password-protected content. The ease of exploitation significantly raises the risk for websites relying on this plugin for secure file management.

Affected Version(s)

Download Manager * <= 3.3.03

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manag...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Emiliano Versini
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