CVE-2024-9829: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in metagauss Download Plugin
The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability checks on the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to download any comment, and download metadata for any user including user PII and sensitive information including username, email, hashed passwords and application passwords, session token information and more depending on set up and additional plugins installed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Download Plugin for WordPress by metagauss suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' functions. This flaw allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to access and download sensitive user data and comments without proper capability checks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.2.0 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or official fix has been documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access to a WordPress site using the vulnerable Download Plugin can retrieve sensitive user information, including personally identifiable information and hashed credentials. This exposure could lead to privacy violations and potential further compromise if attackers leverage leaked credentials or session tokens. The integrity and availability of the system are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles and permissions to trusted users only, and consider disabling or removing the Download Plugin if possible to prevent unauthorized data access.
CVE-2024-9829: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in metagauss Download Plugin
Description
The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability checks on the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to download any comment, and download metadata for any user including user PII and sensitive information including username, email, hashed passwords and application passwords, session token information and more depending on set up and additional plugins installed.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Download Plugin for WordPress by metagauss suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' functions. This flaw allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber and above) to access and download sensitive user data and comments without proper capability checks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.2.0 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or official fix has been documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least Subscriber-level access to a WordPress site using the vulnerable Download Plugin can retrieve sensitive user information, including personally identifiable information and hashed credentials. This exposure could lead to privacy violations and potential further compromise if attackers leverage leaked credentials or session tokens. The integrity and availability of the system are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles and permissions to trusted users only, and consider disabling or removing the Download Plugin if possible to prevent unauthorized data access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-10T19:21:00.964Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b61b7ef31ef0b554cba
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:48:20 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:15:54 AM
Views: 14
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