CVE-2026-4057: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in codename065 Download Manager
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `makeMediaPublic()` and `makeMediaPrivate()` functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.51. This is due to the functions only checking for `edit_posts` capability without verifying post ownership via `current_user_can('edit_post', $id)`, and the destructive operations executing before the admin-level check in `mediaAccessControl()`. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to strip all protection metadata (password, access restrictions, private flag) from any media file they do not own, making admin-protected files publicly accessible via their direct URL.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the makeMediaPublic() and makeMediaPrivate() functions. These functions verify only the edit_posts capability but fail to confirm if the user owns the media post via current_user_can('edit_post', $id). Consequently, authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or above can strip password protection, access restrictions, and private flags from media files they do not own, exposing admin-protected media via direct URLs. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.3.51. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher privileges to bypass intended access controls on media files. By removing protection metadata, these users can make private or restricted media publicly accessible, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive media content. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting limited impact on confidentiality and no impact on availability or system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from codename065 regarding a security patch or official mitigation steps.
CVE-2026-4057: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in codename065 Download Manager
Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `makeMediaPublic()` and `makeMediaPrivate()` functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.51. This is due to the functions only checking for `edit_posts` capability without verifying post ownership via `current_user_can('edit_post', $id)`, and the destructive operations executing before the admin-level check in `mediaAccessControl()`. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to strip all protection metadata (password, access restrictions, private flag) from any media file they do not own, making admin-protected files publicly accessible via their direct URL.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the makeMediaPublic() and makeMediaPrivate() functions. These functions verify only the edit_posts capability but fail to confirm if the user owns the media post via current_user_can('edit_post', $id). Consequently, authenticated users with Contributor-level permissions or above can strip password protection, access restrictions, and private flags from media files they do not own, exposing admin-protected media via direct URLs. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.3.51. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher privileges to bypass intended access controls on media files. By removing protection metadata, these users can make private or restricted media publicly accessible, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive media content. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting limited impact on confidentiality and no impact on availability or system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from codename065 regarding a security patch or official mitigation steps.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-12T16:54:21.437Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d857791cc7ad14da4a0d4f
Added to database: 4/10/2026, 1:50:49 AM
Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 2:06:36 AM
Last updated: 4/10/2026, 8:10:07 AM
Views: 7
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