CVE-2015-1000002 Server-side request forgery in n/a

High 8.2 Published 6 Oct 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

The filedownload WordPress plugin acts as an open proxy, allowing attackers to bypass network restrictions and access internal resources.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-1000002?

CVE-2015-1000002 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Open Proxy in filedownload v1.4 wordpress plugin

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1000002?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Filedownload Project Filedownload.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1000002?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1000002 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2015-1000002 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1000002 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jmmw-8p7h-9gw4.