PT-2023-15448 · WordPress · Simple File Downloader

Lana Codes · Published 2023-02-21 · Updated 2025-03-12 · CVE-2022-4764

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.8

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions The Simple File Downloader WordPress plugin versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.4

Description The issue concerns the lack of validation and escaping of certain shortcode attributes in the plugin, which can lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Users with the contributor role and above can exploit this.

Recommendations For versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.4, update to a version that addresses this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the vulnerable shortcode attributes to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-4764

Affected Products

Simple File Downloader

References · 5

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/788c6aa2-14cc-411f-95e8-5994f8c82d70 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4764 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-4764 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/114534 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/58569 · Telegram Post