Download Monitor
CVE-2022-45354
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 87.62%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor.7.60. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 87.6%.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor.This issue affects Download Monitor: from n/a through 4.7.60.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor.7.60. Affected products include: Wpchill Download Monitor. Version information: through 4.7.60..
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor.This issue affects Download Monitor: from n/a through 4.7.60.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2022-45354 presents moderate security risk, a information exposure vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Sensitive information could be exposed to unauthorized parties. With an EPSS score of 88%, this vulnerability has elevated exploitation probability. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict endpoint access, redact sensitive data in logs.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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