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
EPSS: 0.011 (60.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Metagauss Download Plugin — versions 0
- Metagauss Download_plugin
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com
- security@wordfence.com
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.