WSM Downloader <= 1.4.0 - Arbitrary File Download

7.5
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE CVE-2022-2357
CVSS 7.5 (High)
Publicly Published July 12, 2022
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher Raad Haddad

Description

The All-in-One Video Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file downloads via the 'dl' parameter found in the ~/include/download.php file in versions up to, and including 1.4.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated users to download sensitive files hosted on the affected server.

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Vulnerability Details for WSM Downloader

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug wsm-downloader (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? No
Remediation No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Affected Version
  • <= 1.4.0

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