VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2021-34638
CVSS score6.5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability1.33%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2021-08-05
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Description
Authenticated Directory Traversal in WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 allows authenticated (Contributor+) users to obtain sensitive configuration file information, as well as allowing Author+ users to perform XSS attacks, by setting Download template to a file containing configuration information or an uploaded JavaScript with an image extension This issue affects: WordPress Download Manager version 3.1.24 and prior versions.
Weakness classification
- security@wordfence.com: CWE-22
- nvd@nist.gov: CWE-22
Primary references
- security@wordfence.com — Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory