The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.71 does not adequately validate passwords for password-protected files. Upon validation, a master key is generated and exposed to the user, which may be used to download any password-protected file on the server, allowing a user to download any file with the knowledge of any one file's password.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Download Manager Plugin | — | Update download-manager plugin to version 3.2.71, or a newer patched version | May 15, 2025 | May 8, 2023 |
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