CVE-2021-24695 Simple Download Monitor < 3.9.6 - Unauthenticated Log Access

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access sensitive logs containing IP addresses and usernames due to predictable file locations and missing authorization checks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-24695?

CVE-2021-24695 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Simple Download Monitor, published on 8 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.6 saves logs in a predictable location, and does not have any authentication or authorisation in place to prevent unauthenticated users to download and read the logs containing Sensitive Information such as IP Addresses and Usernames

Weakness: CWE-425

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24695?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tipsandtricks-Hq Simple Download Monitor.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24695?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24695 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-24695 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24695 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vh6h-77mp-jg82.

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