CVE-2021-31567

WordPress Download Monitor plugin <= 4.4.6 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Download vulnerability

Published Jan 28, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6). The plugin allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the &downloadable_file_urls[0] parameter data. It's also possible to escape from the web server home directory and download any file within the OS.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to 4.4.7 or higher version.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-18461 Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6). The plugin allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the &downloadable_file_urls[0] parameter data. It's also possible to escape from the web server home directory and download any file within the OS.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Patchstack
Published
Updated
Apr 28, 2026, 4:07 PM
Reserved
Jan 13, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 28, 2022, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:52 AM