CVE-2025-4799: wp-downloadmanager Path Traversal — Fix

Description

The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to lack of restriction on the directory a file can be deleted from in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). This vulnerability can be paired with CVE-2025-4798 to delete any file within the WordPress root directory.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-36 CWE-36

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wp-downloadmanager_project	wp-downloadmanager	< 1.68.11

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3294467/

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/trunk/download-manager.php#L215 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/trunk/download-options.php#L16 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/trunk/download-options.php#L42 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f9d9e485-171f-4e36-943d-397d540e31f4?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4799? +

The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to lack of restriction on the directory a file can be deleted from in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). This vulnerability can be paired with CVE-2025-4798 to delete any file within the WordPress root directory. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-4799? +

CVE-2025-4799 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-4799? +

CVE-2025-4799 affects products from wp-downloadmanager_project, specifically: wp-downloadmanager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-4799? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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