Vulnerability in Download-Manager Download Manager
CVE-2022-2431
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including 3.2.50. This is due to insufficient file type and path validation on the deleteFiles() function found in the ~/Admin/Menu/Packages.php file that triggers upon download post deletion. This makes it possible for contributor level users and above to supply an arbitrary file path via the 'file[files]' parameter when creating a download post and once the user deletes the post the supplied arbitrary file will be deleted. This can be used by attackers to delete the /wp-config.php file which will reset the installation and make it possible for an attacker to achieve remote code execution on the server.
EPSS: 0.027 (84.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Download-manager Download Manager — versions 3.2.50
- W3eden Download_manager
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@wordfence.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@wordfence.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2431?
- CVE-2022-2431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Download-Manager Download Manager, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2022-09-06.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2431?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-2431 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.