Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Download Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-6586

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
4 July 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-6586?

The Download Plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an arbitrary file upload vulnerability due to a lack of sufficient file type validation in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function. This issue exists across all versions up to and including 2.2.8. Authenticated users with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary files to the server, which may lead to potential remote code execution. Website administrators should ensure that they apply security updates and monitor file upload activities to mitigate this risk.

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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CVE-2025-6586 : Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Download Plugin for WordPress