CVE-2022-1585: The Project Source Code Download WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not protect its backup generation and dow

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-1585 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting project-source-code-download. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Project Source Code Download WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not protect its backup generation and download functionalities, which may allow any visitors on the site to download the entire site, including sensitive files like wp-config.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-552
Published	2022-08-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: project-source-code-download project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-01 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

project-source-code-download project project-source-code-download DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy project-source-code-download || rpm -q project-source-code-download || project-source-code-download --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison project-source-code-download sudo apt install project-source-code-download=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold project-source-code-download

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list project-source-code-download sudo dnf downgrade project-source-code-download-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add project-source-code-download

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1585?

project-source-code-download: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1585 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1585 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-1585 affect?

CVE-2022-1585 affects project-source-code-download. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Project Source Code Download WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not protect its backup generation and download functionalities, which may allow any visitors on the site to download the entire site, including sensitive files like wp-con

How urgent is CVE-2022-1585?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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