CVE-2021-25087: Wordpress Download Manager < 3.2.25 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

Published Mar 7, 2022
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Updated

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.35 does not have any authorisation checks in some of the REST API endpoints, allowing unauthenticated attackers to call them, which could lead to sensitive information disclosure, such as posts passwords (fixed in 3.2.24) and files Master Keys (fixed in 3.2.25).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wpdownloadmanager Wordpress Download Manager Wordpress<3.2.35
W3eden Download Manager Wordpress<3.2.35

Event History

Mar 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:16 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25087?

CVE-2021-25087 is considered a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Download Manager WordPress plugin.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-25087?

To fix CVE-2021-25087, update the Download Manager WordPress plugin to version 3.2.35 or later.

3

What kind of impact does CVE-2021-25087 have?

CVE-2021-25087 can lead to sensitive information disclosure, including post passwords and files.

4

Which versions of the WordPress Download Manager are affected by CVE-2021-25087?

CVE-2021-25087 affects all versions of the WordPress Download Manager plugin before 3.2.35.

5

Are authentication checks present in CVE-2021-25087?

No, CVE-2021-25087 lacks proper authentication checks in some REST API endpoints.

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