Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Download Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-6586
7.2HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- 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.