CVE-2025-3404
Download Manager <= 3.3.12 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Deletion
8.8CVSSHIGH
Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the savePackage function in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
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2 techniques Collection
Discovery
References
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.12/src/Admin/Menu/Packages.php#L45
plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.12/src/Admin/Menu/Packages.php#L56
plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/21f8f5be-b513-4040-af39-c1a61d7e313f?source=cve
wordfence.com
Timeline
Published
Apr 19, 2025
Last Updated
Apr 21, 2025
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