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CVE-2021-31567

MEDIUM 6.8 CVSS 3.1
Published
January 28, 2022
Last modified
June 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified
Reported by
audit@patchstack.com
Weakness
CWE-200
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6). The plugin allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the &downloadable_file_urls[0] parameter data. It's also possible to escape from the web server home directory and download any file within the OS.

Affected WordPress components

A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.

Affected products and versions

  • n/a n/a — Versions not specified
  • wpchill download_monitor — Up to and including 4.4.6

References

  • github.com https://github.com/WPChill/download-monitor/blob/master/changelog.txt Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
  • patchstack.com https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/download-monitor/wordpress-download-monitor-plugin-4-4-6-authenticated-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability Third Party Advisory
  • wordpress.org https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-monitor/#developers Product
  • nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record