CVE-2024-2098
WordPress Download Manager Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability
Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to an improper authorization check on the 'protectMediaLibrary' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.89. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download password-protected files.
INFO
Published Date :
June 13, 2024, 6:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 13, 2024, 6:36 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-2098.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3072712/download-manager | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1301c8af-d81a-40f1-96fa-e8252309d8a4?source=cve |
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CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 13, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to an improper authorization check on the 'protectMediaLibrary' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.89. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download password-protected files. Added Reference Wordfence https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1301c8af-d81a-40f1-96fa-e8252309d8a4?source=cve [No types assigned] Added Reference Wordfence https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3072712/download-manager [No types assigned] Added CVSS V3.1 Wordfence AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-2098 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-2098
weaknesses.