CVE-2022-0828 Download Manager < 3.2.39 - Unauthenticated brute force of files master key
Attackers can brute force weak download keys to bypass access controls and download protected files without authentication.
- 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-2022-0828?
CVE-2022-0828 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Download Manager, published on 11 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.34 uses the uniqid php function to generate the master key for a download, allowing an attacker to brute force the key with reasonable resources giving direct download access regardless of role based restrictions or password protections set for the download.
Weakness: CWE-338
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0828?
It affects 1 product.
Products include W3eden Download Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0828?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-0828 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-0828 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0828 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Download Manager
- CVE-2022-2436 Download Manager <= 3.2.49 - Authenticated (Contributor+) PHAR Deserialization
- CVE-2021-25069 WordPress Download Manager < 3.2.34 - Authenticated SQL Injection to Reflected XSS
- CVE-2014-9260 Missing authorization in n/a
- CVE-2022-2431 Download Manager <= 3.2.50 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Deletion
- CVE-2024-2098 Download Manager <= 3.2.89 - Improper Authorization via protectMediaLibrary
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9fp2-68jw-464m.