What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8031?

CVE-2024-8031 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.3%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2024-8031?

Organizations using Secure Downloads WordPress should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2024-8031, a file access vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. This could allow unauthorized file access.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-8031?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-8031. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-8031?

Within 7 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

PHP CVE-2024-8031

MEDIUM

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties (CWE-552)

2025-05-15 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Information Disclosure PHP Path Traversal Secure Downloads

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:42 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jun 12, 2025 - 16:48 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 15, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin-level access and above, to download arbitrary files that may contain sensitive information like wp-config.php.

AnalysisAI

The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-552. The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin-level access and above, to download arbitrary files that may contain sensitive information like wp-config.php. Affected products include: Wpbookingcalendar Secure Downloads. Version information: before 1.2.3.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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CVSS VectorNVD

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