Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in Simple Download Counter for WordPress

CVE-2025-1730

What is CVE-2025-1730?

The Simple Download Counter plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability in all versions up to 2.0. Authenticated users with Author-level access or higher can exploit this flaw through the 'simple_download_counter_download_handler' functionality, allowing them to access sensitive files on the server. This exposure can potentially lead to the disclosure of critical information, such as wp-config.php or system files like /etc/passwd, compromising the security of affected WordPress installations.

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