CVE-2025-10747: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in gamerz WP-DownloadManager
The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the download-add.php file in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-10747 is a vulnerability in the WP-DownloadManager WordPress plugin caused by the lack of file type validation in the download-add.php file. Authenticated users with Administrator privileges can upload arbitrary files, which may enable remote code execution. This affects all versions up to and including 1.68.11. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to sites using the affected plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP-DownloadManager plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-10747: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in gamerz WP-DownloadManager
Description
The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the download-add.php file in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-10747 is a vulnerability in the WP-DownloadManager WordPress plugin caused by the lack of file type validation in the download-add.php file. Authenticated users with Administrator privileges can upload arbitrary files, which may enable remote code execution. This affects all versions up to and including 1.68.11. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to sites using the affected plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP-DownloadManager plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-19T19:48:07.090Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68d625c5452d465b6e4d0610
Added to database: 9/26/2025, 5:33:57 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:48:21 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:01:28 AM
Views: 118
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