Arbitrary file upload in Metagauss Download Plugin

CVE-2025-6586

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

Published · last modified .

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.012 (66.6th percentile), scored .

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 67th percentile — 66.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2025-6586: held from 0.011 to 0.012.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.011 · newest: 0.012 · change: +0.001

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6586?
CVE-2025-6586 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metagauss Download Plugin, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2025-07-04.
How severe is CVE-2025-6586?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-6586 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.