CVE-2025-6586: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in metagauss Download Plugin
The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8. 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
The Download Plugin for WordPress by metagauss suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function. This flaw allows authenticated administrators to upload files without proper validation of file types, potentially enabling remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.2.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Administrator-level access can upload arbitrary files to the affected WordPress site due to missing file type validation. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability poses a high 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 available, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the affected plugin if possible to reduce risk.
CVE-2025-6586: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in metagauss Download Plugin
Description
The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8. 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
The Download Plugin for WordPress by metagauss suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function. This flaw allows authenticated administrators to upload files without proper validation of file types, potentially enabling remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.2.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Administrator-level access can upload arbitrary files to the affected WordPress site due to missing file type validation. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability poses a high 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 available, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the affected plugin if possible to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-24T20:40:49.337Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68673b5e6f40f0eb729e5fb2
Added to database: 7/4/2025, 2:24:30 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:45:43 PM
Last updated: 4/14/2026, 4:01:20 PM
Views: 104
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