What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-1785?

CVE-2025-1785 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Which versions of Download Manager are affected by CVE-2025-1785?

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-1785, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 5.4.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-1785?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

Download Manager CVE-2025-1785

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-03-13 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Path Traversal Denial Of Service Download Manager PHP

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

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

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:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:31 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:31 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Mar 13, 2025 - 08:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.08 via the 'wpdm_newfile' action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to overwrite select file types outside of the originally intended directory, which may cause a denial of service.

AnalysisAI

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.08 via the 'wpdm_newfile' action. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.08 via the 'wpdm_newfile' action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to overwrite select file types outside of the originally intended directory, which may cause a denial of service. Affected products include: W3Eden Download Manager.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.

CVE-2025-1785 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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