CVE-2024-8031
WordPress Secure Downloads File Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin-level access and above, to download arbitrary files that may contain sensitive information like wp-config.php.
INFO
Published Date :
May 15, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 12, 2025, 4:48 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
2.8
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-2024-8031.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c6f54e6f-0a50-424f-ae3a-00b9880d9f13/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2024-8031 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-552 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:wpbookingcalendar:secure_downloads:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.2.3 Added Reference Type WPScan: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c6f54e6f-0a50-424f-ae3a-00b9880d9f13/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin-level access and above, to download arbitrary files that may contain sensitive information like wp-config.php. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c6f54e6f-0a50-424f-ae3a-00b9880d9f13/
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-8031 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-8031
weaknesses.