File Path Vulnerability in MelAbu WP Download Counter Button Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-11072

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
5 November 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-11072?

The MelAbu WP Download Counter Button plugin versions up to 1.8.6.7 contain a vulnerability due to insufficient validation of file paths for downloads. This flaw allows unauthorized users to potentially access and download arbitrary files on the server, posing significant security risks to the website and its data integrity.

Affected Version(s)

MelAbu WP Download Counter Button 0 <= 1.8.6.7

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.

References

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Khaled Alenazi (Nxploited)
WPScan
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CVE-2025-11072 : File Path Vulnerability in MelAbu WP Download Counter Button Plugin by WordPress