CWE
918
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-24141: SSRF

First published: Wed Jul 07 2021(Updated: )

Server-side request forgery in the WP-DownloadManager plugin 1.68.4 for WordPress lets an attacker send crafted requests from the back-end server of a vulnerable web application via the file_remote parameter to download-add.php. It can help identify open ports, local network hosts and execute command on services

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WordPress Download Manager Pro=1.68.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-24141?

    CVE-2020-24141 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for server-side request forgery.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-24141?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-24141, update the WP-DownloadManager plugin to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2020-24141 facilitate?

    CVE-2020-24141 can facilitate attacks that allow an attacker to send crafted requests to local network resources and potentially execute commands.

  • Which versions of WP-DownloadManager are affected by CVE-2020-24141?

    CVE-2020-24141 specifically affects WP-DownloadManager version 1.68.4 for WordPress.

  • Where can CVE-2020-24141 be exploited?

    CVE-2020-24141 can be exploited in the back-end server of a vulnerable web application through the file_remote parameter.

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