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MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2025-4798

The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This is due to a lack of restriction on the directory an administrator c...

Vulnerability Description

The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This is due to a lack of restriction on the directory an administrator can select for storing downloads. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to download and read any file on the server, including system and configuration files.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Wp-Downloadmanager ProjectWp-Downloadmanager< 1.68.11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-4798?

CVE-2025-4798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This is due to a lack of restriction on the directory an administrator c...

How severe is CVE-2025-4798?

CVE-2025-4798 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-4798?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp-Downloadmanager Project Wp-Downloadmanager.