Vulnerability Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.08 via the 'wpdm_newfile' action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to overwrite select file types outside of the originally intended directory, which may cause a denial of service.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| W3Eden | Download Manager | < 3.3.09 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bc5c7974-4c10-4880-882Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-1785?
CVE-2025-1785 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.08 via the 'wpdm_newfile' action. This makes it possible for authenticated atta...
How severe is CVE-2025-1785?
CVE-2025-1785 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-1785?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: W3Eden Download Manager.