CVE-2026-39616: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in dFactory Download Attachments
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in dFactory Download Attachments download-attachments allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Download Attachments: from n/a through <= 1.4.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in dFactory Download Attachments (<= 1.4.0) allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls by exploiting improperly configured access control mechanisms related to a user-controlled key. The flaw permits unauthorized access to resources that should be protected, potentially exposing download attachments without proper permission checks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unauthorized access to downloadable attachments managed by the affected plugin. Confidentiality may be partially compromised (low impact on confidentiality), but integrity and availability are not affected. Since no privileges or user interaction are required, the vulnerability could be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers to access restricted files.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if possible to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-39616: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in dFactory Download Attachments
Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in dFactory Download Attachments download-attachments allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Download Attachments: from n/a through <= 1.4.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in dFactory Download Attachments (<= 1.4.0) allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls by exploiting improperly configured access control mechanisms related to a user-controlled key. The flaw permits unauthorized access to resources that should be protected, potentially exposing download attachments without proper permission checks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unauthorized access to downloadable attachments managed by the affected plugin. Confidentiality may be partially compromised (low impact on confidentiality), but integrity and availability are not affected. Since no privileges or user interaction are required, the vulnerability could be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers to access restricted files.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the plugin or disabling it if possible to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-07T10:57:27.974Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d616fe1cc7ad14da4afd37
Added to database: 4/8/2026, 8:51:10 AM
Last enriched: 4/30/2026, 2:34:13 AM
Last updated: 5/24/2026, 7:25:45 AM
Views: 47
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