CVE-2022-2362: Download Manager < 3.2.50 - Bypass IP Address Blocking Restriction

Published Aug 22, 2022
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Updated

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.50 prioritizes getting a visitor's IP from certain HTTP headers over PHP's REMOTEADDR, which makes it possible to bypass IP-based download blocking restrictions.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wpdownloadmanager Wordpress Download Manager Wordpress<3.2.50
W3eden Download Manager Wordpress<3.2.50

Event History

Aug 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2362?

CVE-2022-2362 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for bypassing IP-based access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2362?

To fix CVE-2022-2362, update the Download Manager WordPress plugin to version 3.2.50 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2022-2362?

CVE-2022-2362 can be exploited to bypass download restrictions based on IP addresses, potentially allowing unauthorized access to downloads.

4

Which versions of the Download Manager plugin are affected by CVE-2022-2362?

Versions of the Download Manager WordPress plugin prior to 3.2.50 are affected by CVE-2022-2362.

5

Is CVE-2022-2362 exploitable by regular users?

Yes, regular users with knowledge of HTTP headers can potentially exploit CVE-2022-2362 to bypass restrictions.

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