Vulnerability Description
The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.69 via the 'download_path' configuration parameter. This is due to insufficient validation of the download path setting, which allows directory traversal sequences to bypass the WP_CONTENT_DIR prefix check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to configure the plugin to list and access arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the file browser functionality.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/lesterchan/wp-downloadmanager/commit/416b9f5459496166c0395f9e
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/tags/1.69/download
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/trunk/download-opt
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0bb96da1-9c17-4264-ac2
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-2419?
CVE-2026-2419 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW). The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.69 via the 'download_path' configuration parameter. This is due to insufficient vali...
How severe is CVE-2026-2419?
CVE-2026-2419 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-2419?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.