CVE-2026-2419: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in gamerz WP-DownloadManager
The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.69 via the 'download_path' configuration parameter. This is due to insufficient validation of the download path setting, which allows directory traversal sequences to bypass the WP_CONTENT_DIR prefix check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to configure the plugin to list and access arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the file browser functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2419 is a path traversal vulnerability in the WP-DownloadManager WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.69. The issue arises from insufficient validation of the 'download_path' configuration parameter, allowing directory traversal sequences to circumvent the WP_CONTENT_DIR prefix check. Authenticated attackers with Administrator or higher privileges can exploit this to access arbitrary files on the server via the plugin's file browser. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.7, reflecting low confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated administrators to access arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality with no reported effects on integrity or availability. The low CVSS score reflects the requirement for high privileges and the absence of remote unauthenticated exploitation or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor plugin configuration changes. Avoid granting unnecessary administrator privileges to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-2419: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in gamerz WP-DownloadManager
Description
The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.69 via the 'download_path' configuration parameter. This is due to insufficient validation of the download path setting, which allows directory traversal sequences to bypass the WP_CONTENT_DIR prefix check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to configure the plugin to list and access arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the file browser functionality.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2419 is a path traversal vulnerability in the WP-DownloadManager WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.69. The issue arises from insufficient validation of the 'download_path' configuration parameter, allowing directory traversal sequences to circumvent the WP_CONTENT_DIR prefix check. Authenticated attackers with Administrator or higher privileges can exploit this to access arbitrary files on the server via the plugin's file browser. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.7, reflecting low confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated administrators to access arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality with no reported effects on integrity or availability. The low CVSS score reflects the requirement for high privileges and the absence of remote unauthenticated exploitation or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor plugin configuration changes. Avoid granting unnecessary administrator privileges to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-12T20:02:47.756Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69956e1c80d747be20503e3c
Added to database: 2/18/2026, 7:45:32 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:04:40 PM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 9:21:04 AM
Views: 133
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