CVE-2025-6586 Download Plugin <= 2.2.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload
Authenticated administrators can upload arbitrary files via the Download Plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-6586?
CVE-2025-6586 is a high-severity vulnerability in metagauss Download Plugin, published on 4 Jul 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-6586?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Metagauss Download Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6586?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-6586 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-6586 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-6586 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in metagauss Download Plugin
- CVE-2024-9829 Download Plugin <= 2.2.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) User Metadata and Comment Download
- CVE-2021-24703 Download Plugin < 1.6.1 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Plugin Activation
- CVE-2021-25059 Download Plugin < 2.0.0 - Subscriber+ Website Download
- CVE-2022-36345 WordPress Download Plugin Plugin <= 2.0.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p6jc-rpjm-5w6x.