Description
WordPress Plugin CM Download Manager is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin CM Download Manager version 2.8.5 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 2.8.6 or latest
References
https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=WPEX-ID:D18E695B-4D6E-4FF6-A060-312594A0D2BD
https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/cm-download-manager-changelog/
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