SB2021082306 - Multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress Download Manager plugin

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SB2021082306 - Multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress Download Manager plugin

Published: August 23, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021082306
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34639)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote authenticated attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.


2) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34638)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References