CVE-2021-34638: w3 eden, inc. wordpress download manager Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-34638 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in w3 eden, inc. wordpress download manager. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 05-08-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Authenticated Directory Traversal in WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 allows authenticated (Contributor+) users to obtain sensitive configuration file information, as well as allowing Author+ users to perform XSS attacks, by setting Download template to a file containing configuration information or an uploaded JavaScript with an image extension This issue affects: WordPress Download Manager version 3.1.24 and prior versions.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
• CWE-540Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source CodeSource code on a web server or repository often contains sensitive information and should generally not be accessible to users.
• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.