#VU108731 Path traversal in WordPress Download Manager - CVE-2025-3404
Published: May 6, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU108731
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-3404
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
WordPress Download Manager
WordPress Download Manager
Software vendor:
W3 Eden
W3 Eden
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the savePackage function. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.12/src/Admin/Menu/Packages.php#L45
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.12/src/Admin/Menu/Packages.php#L56
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/21f8f5be-b513-4040-af39-c1a61d7e313f?source=cve