CVE-2022-2431

8.1 HIGH 4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including 3.2.50. This is due to insufficient file type and path validation on the deleteFiles() function found in the ~/Admin/Menu/Packages.php file that triggers upon download post deletion. This makes it possible for contributor level users and above to supply an arbitrary file path via the 'file[files]' parameter when creating a download post and once the user deletes the post the supplied arbitrary file will be deleted. This can be used by attackers to delete the /wp-config.php file which will reset the installation and make it possible for an attacker to achieve remote code execution on the server.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 3.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2022-09-06 18:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 04:41 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 8.1 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2022-09-06 18:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 04:41 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-73
Record status: Modified

Affected

w3eden Download Manager ≤ 3.2.50

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record