CVE-2025-60242
WordPress Download Counter plugin <= 1.4 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Anatoly Download Counter download-counter allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Download Counter: from n/a through <= 1.4.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 6, 2025, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 9:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the download counter to version 1.5 or later.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
- Review and restrict file access controls.
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-2025-60242.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/download-counter/vulnerability/wordpress-download-counter-plugin-1-4-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE-2025-60242 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CVE-2025-60242 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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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Download Counter de Anatoly, Description: Limitación inadecuada de un nombre de ruta a un directorio restringido ('Salto de ruta') vulnerabilidad en Anatoly Download Counter download-counter permite el salto de ruta. Este problema afecta a Download Counter: desde n/a hasta menor o igual que 1.4. -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-60242', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-11-17T14:37:31.734622Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Anatoly', 'product': 'Download Counter', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.4'}], 'packageName': 'download-counter', 'collectionURL': 'https://wordpress.org/plugins', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/download-counter/vulnerability/wordpress-download-counter-plugin-1-4-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve Removed Reference https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/download-counter/vulnerability/wordpress-download-counter-plugin-1-4-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/download-counter/vulnerability/wordpress-download-counter-plugin-1-4-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve Removed Reference https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/download-counter/vulnerability/wordpress-download-counter-plugin-1-4-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Anatoly Download Counter download-counter allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Download Counter: from n/a through <= 1.4. Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/download-counter/vulnerability/wordpress-download-counter-plugin-1-4-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability