{"id":86049,"date":"2025-12-15T22:22:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:22:24","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2023-6421-unprotected-file-download-passwords-in-download-manager-wordpress-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-6421-unprotected-file-download-passwords-in-download-manager-wordpress-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2023-6421: Unprotected File Download Passwords in Download Manager WordPress Plugin<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE-2023-6421 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting the Download Manager WordPress plugin version before 3.2.83. This vulnerability exposes the passwords of file downloads, therefore providing an opportunity for unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. Given the widespread use of this WordPress plugin, the impact is far-reaching and requires immediate attention.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2023-6421
\nSeverity: High (7.5 CVSS)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Download Manager WordPress plugin | Before 3.2.83<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

This vulnerability stems from the plugin’s failure to implement adequate protection for file download’s passwords. When an invalid password is input, the correct password is leaked as part of the server’s response. This allows an adversary to gain unauthorized access to protected files, potentially resulting in data leakage or system compromise.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

An example of how this vulnerability might be exploited is shown below. This is a conceptual HTTP request where an invalid password is sent to the server.<\/p>\n

POST \/download-manager\/validate-password HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"download_id\": \"123\", \"password\": \"invalid_password\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In response to this request, the server would return the correct password, revealing it to the attacker.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate this vulnerability, users of the Download Manager WordPress plugin should upgrade to version 3.2.83 or later, which contains a patch for this issue. In the interim, users can implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to monitor and block suspicious activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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