CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24692: Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.5 - Contributor+ Arbitrary File Download via Path Traversal

First published: Mon Mar 14 2022(Updated: )

The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.5 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to download any file on the web server (such as wp-config.php) via a path traversal vector.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Simple Download Monitor by Ruhul Amin and Josh Lobe<3.9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-24692?

    CVE-2021-24692 is a vulnerability in the Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before version 3.9.5.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-24692?

    The severity of CVE-2021-24692 is medium (6.5).

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-24692?

    Users of Simple Download Monitor plugin before version 3.9.5 are affected by CVE-2021-24692.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-24692?

    CVE-2021-24692 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to download any file on the web server.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-24692?

    To fix CVE-2021-24692, upgrade Simple Download Monitor plugin to version 3.9.5 or higher.

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