CreativeMindsSolutions CM Download Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the CreativeMindsSolutions CM Download Manager plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 2.9.6. This vulnerability allows for improper limitation of a pathname, potentially leading to arbitrary file deletion.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to delete arbitrary files from the website, including core files, which could disrupt the site's functionality.

Remediation

Users of the CM Download Manager plugin should update to version 3.0.0 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
5.2
impact
2.5
exploitability
7.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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