The Simple Download Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.0 via the 'simple_download_counter_download_handler'. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including any local file on the server, such as wp-config.php or /etc/passwd.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Download Counter Plugin | — | Update simple-download-counter plugin to version 2.1, or a newer patched version | May 15, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
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