CVE-2025-14633: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in niao70 F70 Lead Document Download
The F70 Lead Document Download plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'file_download' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download any file from the WordPress media library by guessing or enumerating WordPress attachment IDs.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-14633 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the F70 Lead Document Download WordPress plugin. The 'file_download' function lacks capability checks, enabling unauthenticated users to access and download arbitrary files from the WordPress media library by guessing or enumerating attachment IDs. This issue affects all plugin versions up to 1.4.4 and is publicly documented with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can access and download files from the WordPress media library without authentication, potentially exposing sensitive or private data stored as media attachments. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability, only confidentiality of the files accessible via the plugin's download function.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin or disable it if possible to prevent unauthorized file downloads. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or temporary mitigations.
CVE-2025-14633: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in niao70 F70 Lead Document Download
Description
The F70 Lead Document Download plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'file_download' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download any file from the WordPress media library by guessing or enumerating WordPress attachment IDs.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-14633 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the F70 Lead Document Download WordPress plugin. The 'file_download' function lacks capability checks, enabling unauthenticated users to access and download arbitrary files from the WordPress media library by guessing or enumerating attachment IDs. This issue affects all plugin versions up to 1.4.4 and is publicly documented with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can access and download files from the WordPress media library without authentication, potentially exposing sensitive or private data stored as media attachments. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability, only confidentiality of the files accessible via the plugin's download function.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin or disable it if possible to prevent unauthorized file downloads. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or temporary mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-12T22:11:21.919Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 694619d2c376abdb7ecb86c6
Added to database: 12/20/2025, 3:36:50 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:52:28 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 1:19:32 AM
Views: 155
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