CVE-2023-6421 Download Manager < 3.2.83 - Unauthenticated Protected File Download Password Leak

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can leak protected file download passwords by submitting invalid ones, exposing sensitive credentials.

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-2023-6421?

CVE-2023-6421 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Download Manager, published on 1 Jan 2024. 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 3.2.83 does not protect file download's passwords, leaking it upon receiving an invalid one.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6421?

It affects 1 product.

Products include W3eden Download Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6421?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-6421 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6421 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3qcq-28jc-g3f4.

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