nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4798 CVE-2025-4798
MEDIUM
WP-DownloadManager <= 1.68.10 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read
Record summary
CVE-2025-4798 has a selected CVSS score of 4.9 (medium).
Description
The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This is due to a lack of restriction on the directory an administrator can select for storing downloads. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to download and read any file on the server, including system and configuration files.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationNone
AutomatableNo
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Jun 11, 2025 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
WP-DownloadManagerBrowse gamerz / WP-DownloadManagerDefault status: unaffected | CVE List | Through 1.68.10 | affected |
References
4plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/trunk/download-options.php plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3294467 wordfence.com
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6cd166bc-774e-4083-b5f7-bffba1f7c293?source=cve