What is the severity of CVE-2021-34638?

CVE-2021-34638 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34638?

To fix CVE-2021-34638, update the WordPress Download Manager plugin to the latest version beyond 3.1.24.

What type of attacks can CVE-2021-34638 facilitate?

CVE-2021-34638 can facilitate directory traversal attacks and XSS attacks for authenticated users.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-34638?

Authenticated users with Contributor roles and above are affected by the vulnerabilities in CVE-2021-34638.

What can an attacker gain from exploiting CVE-2021-34638?

Exploiting CVE-2021-34638 allows attackers to access sensitive configuration file information and perform cross-site scripting attacks.

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CVE-2021-34638

medium

6.5

CWE

22 540 79

5/8/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-34638: WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 Authenticated Directory Traversal

First published: Thu Aug 05 2021(Updated: )

Authenticated Directory Traversal in WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 allows authenticated (Contributor+) users to obtain sensitive configuration file information, as well as allowing Author+ users to perform XSS attacks, by setting Download template to a file containing configuration information or an uploaded JavaScript with an image extension This issue affects: WordPress Download Manager version 3.1.24 and prior versions.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Download Manager	<=3.1.24

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Reference Links

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/07/wordpress-download-manager-vulnerabilities/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34638?
CVE-2021-34638 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34638?
To fix CVE-2021-34638, update the WordPress Download Manager plugin to the latest version beyond 3.1.24.
What type of attacks can CVE-2021-34638 facilitate?
CVE-2021-34638 can facilitate directory traversal attacks and XSS attacks for authenticated users.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-34638?
Authenticated users with Contributor roles and above are affected by the vulnerabilities in CVE-2021-34638.
What can an attacker gain from exploiting CVE-2021-34638?
Exploiting CVE-2021-34638 allows attackers to access sensitive configuration file information and perform cross-site scripting attacks.

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