CVE-2025-1730
March 1, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
6.5
Medium
Description
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(s) Impacted
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Simple Download Counter plugin for WordPress |
|
Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-73
External Control of File Name or Path
The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
References
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CVSS Score
CVSS Data
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: NONE
- Availability Impact: NONE
View Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Date
- Published: March 1, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
- Last Modified: March 1, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.
More infoSource
security@wordfence.com
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