CVE-2024-8988: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in PeepSo PeepSo Core: File Uploads
The PeepSo Core: File Uploads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.6.0 via the file_download REST API endpoint due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files uploaded by others users and expose potentially sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The PeepSo Core: File Uploads plugin for WordPress suffers from an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) due to missing validation on a user-controlled key in the file_download REST API endpoint. This allows unauthenticated attackers to access and download files uploaded by other users, constituting an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability. The issue affects all versions up to and including 6.4.6.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Confidentiality impact is limited to information disclosure, with no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to download files uploaded by other users, potentially exposing sensitive or private information. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of unauthorized data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the file_download REST API endpoint or implementing additional access controls at the web server or application firewall level to prevent unauthorized file downloads.
CVE-2024-8988: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in PeepSo PeepSo Core: File Uploads
Description
The PeepSo Core: File Uploads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.6.0 via the file_download REST API endpoint due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files uploaded by others users and expose potentially sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The PeepSo Core: File Uploads plugin for WordPress suffers from an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) due to missing validation on a user-controlled key in the file_download REST API endpoint. This allows unauthenticated attackers to access and download files uploaded by other users, constituting an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability. The issue affects all versions up to and including 6.4.6.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Confidentiality impact is limited to information disclosure, with no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to download files uploaded by other users, potentially exposing sensitive or private information. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of unauthorized data exposure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the file_download REST API endpoint or implementing additional access controls at the web server or application firewall level to prevent unauthorized file downloads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-18T21:52:48.146Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682cd0fc1484d88663aecb32
Added to database: 5/20/2025, 6:59:08 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:35:22 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 8:33:27 PM
Views: 77
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