CVE-2025-6586

HIGH

WordPress Download Plugin <2.2.8 - RCE

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2025-6586. PoCs published by d0n601.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2025-6586, an authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the WordPress Download Plugin <= 2.2.8. The exploit allows administrators to upload a malicious PHP file (e.g., a web shell) by bypassing file type restrictions via the `dpwap_plugin_locInstall` function.

Description

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by d0n601 · poc
https://github.com/d0n601/CVE-2025-6586

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2025-6586, an authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the WordPress Download Plugin <= 2.2.8. The exploit allows administrators to upload a malicious PHP file (e.g., a web shell) by bypassing file type restrictions via the `dpwap_plugin_locInstall` function.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WordPress Download Plugin <= 2.2.8
Auth required
Prerequisites: Administrator-level WordPress credentials · Download Plugin <= 2.2.8 installed and activated
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 7.2
EPSS 0.0106
EPSS Percentile 59.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-434
Status published
Products (2)
metagauss/Download Plugin < 2.2.8
metagauss/download_plugin < 2.2.9
Published Jul 04, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026