WordPress · Download Manager · CVE-2023-1524
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Download Manager WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.2.71
**Description**
The issue concerns inadequate password validation for password-protected files. When a password is validated, a master key is generated and exposed to the user. This master key can be used to download any password-protected file on the server, allowing unauthorized access to files with the knowledge of just one file's password.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 3.2.71, update to version 3.2.71 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to password-protected files until the update is applied.