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Plain-English summary
This CVE affects version 1.0 of a WordPress download-button plugin. A download handler can disclose information when its file argument is manipulated. The known business risk is limited confidentiality exposure, not site takeover. The cited fix is upgrading the plugin to version 1.1.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority hygiene fix for WordPress estates. It warrants prompt upgrade where the plugin is present, but current sources do not support emergency response for active exploitation.
Technical view
Halulu simple-download-button-shortcode Plugin 1.0 is affected in simple-download-button_dl.php. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-200 information disclosure with CVSS 3.1 score 4.3: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running simple-download-button-shortcode Plugin version 1.0. The sources do not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. The issue is remotely reachable, but CVSS indicates low privileges are required.
Researcher notes
The bundle does not identify the exact vulnerable function, only the download handler file and file argument. Use the cited patch for code-level review and avoid assuming broader impact beyond low-confidentiality information disclosure.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade simple-download-button-shortcode Plugin 1.0 to version 1.1.
- If upgrade is unavailable, disable or remove the affected plugin.
- Check vendor and CVE references for any newer guidance.
- Limit plugin access to trusted authenticated users where feasible.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the affected plugin and version 1.0.
- Confirm simple-download-button_dl.php includes the patched changes from commit e648a8706818297cf02a665ae0bae1c069dea5f1.
- Review web logs for unexpected access to simple-download-button_dl.php.
- Verify the site no longer runs the vulnerable plugin release.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.242190CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.242190CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/simple-download-button-shortcode/commit/e648a8706818297cf02a665ae0bae1c069dea5f1CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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