Vulnerability · Published May 15, 2025 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2024-8031Secure Downloads < 1.2.3 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Download
Medium 6.5
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in Secure Downloads from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 45% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)6.5Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 55.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin-level access and above, to download arbitrary files that may contain sensitive information like wp-config.php.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Secure Downloads | 0 – before 1.2.3 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c6f54e6f-0a50-424f-ae3a-00b9880d9f13/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description