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HighCVE-2025-6586

Download Plugin <= 2.2.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload

Download Plugin: Currently marked unpatched

Affected versions: *-2.2.8

Vulnerability type: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Affected software, patched versions and attribution

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.

Download Plugin

Affected versions: *-2.2.8

Patched versions: 2.2.9

Researcher credit: Ryan Kozak

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Original Wordfence record
Published
July 3, 2025
CVSS
7.2
MediumCVE-2024-9829

Download Plugin <= 2.2.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) User Metadata and Comment Download

Download Plugin: Currently marked unpatched

Affected versions: *-2.2.0

Vulnerability type: CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected software, patched versions and attribution

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability checks on the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to download any comment, and download metadata for any user including user PII and sensitive information including username, email, hashed passwords and application passwords, session token information and more depending on set up and additional plugins installed.

Download Plugin

Affected versions: *-2.2.0

Patched versions: 2.2.1

Researcher credit: stealthcopter, Brian Sans-Souci (liardom)

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Original Wordfence record
Published
October 22, 2024
CVSS
6.5
MediumCVE-2022-36345

Download Plugin <= 2.0.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery

Download Plugin: Currently marked unpatched

Affected versions: [*, 2.0.5)

Vulnerability type: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Affected software, patched versions and attribution

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.0.4. This is due to missing nonce validation on the dpwap_plugin_download_action, dpwap_theme_download, and dpwap_plugin_multiple_download_func functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers toforce an administrator into downloading plugin zips, via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Download Plugin

Affected versions: [*, 2.0.5)

Patched versions: 2.0.5

Researcher credit: István Márton

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Original Wordfence record
Published
May 24, 2023
CVSS
4.3
MediumCVE-2021-25059

Download Plugin <= 1.6.2 - Missing Authorization and Sensitive Information Exposure

Download Plugin: Currently marked unpatched

Affected versions: *-1.6.2

Vulnerability type: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

Affected software, patched versions and attribution

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 1.6.2 due to missing capability checks on the dpwap_plugin_multiple_download_func function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level attackers to create and download arbitrary content as backup zip files in the wp-content folder.

Download Plugin

Affected versions: *-1.6.2

Patched versions: 2.0.0

Researcher credit: apple502j

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Original Wordfence record
Published
November 2, 2022
CVSS
6.5
MediumCVE-2021-24703

Download Plugin < 1.6.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery

Download Plugin: Currently marked unpatched

Affected versions: [*, 1.6.1)

Vulnerability type: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Affected software, patched versions and attribution

The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate plugins that are already installed.

Download Plugin

Affected versions: [*, 1.6.1)

Patched versions: 1.6.1

Researcher credit: apple502j

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Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc.

Defiant hereby grants you a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable copyright license to reproduce, prepare derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, sublicense, and distribute this software vulnerability information. Any copy of the software vulnerability information you make for such purposes is authorized provided that you include a hyperlink to this vulnerability record and reproduce Defiant's copyright designation and this license in any such copy.

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Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation

CVE Usage: MITRE hereby grants you a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable copyright license to reproduce, prepare derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, sublicense, and distribute Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE®). Any copy you make for such purposes is authorized provided that you reproduce MITRE's copyright designation and this license in any such copy.

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Original Wordfence record
Published
October 19, 2021
CVSS
5.7

Vulnerability data: Wordfence Intelligence. Analysis and practical guidance: 3Zero Digital.

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