CVE-2022-2357: The WSM Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 allows any visitor to use its remote file download feature t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2357?

wsm downloader: upgrade to newer than 1.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2357 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2357 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-2357 affect?

CVE-2022-2357 affects wsm downloader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WSM Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 allows any visitor to use its remote file download feature to download any local files, including sensitive ones like wp-config.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2357?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-2357 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wsm downloader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WSM Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 allows any visitor to use its remote file download feature to download any local files, including sensitive ones like wp-config.php.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-552
Published	2022-08-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wsm downloader project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-08 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wsm downloader project wsm downloader UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wsm-downloader || rpm -q wsm-downloader || wsm-downloader --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wsm-downloader

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wsm-downloader

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2022-2357?

wsm downloader: upgrade to newer than 1.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2357 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2357 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-2022-2357 affect?

CVE-2022-2357 affects wsm downloader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WSM Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 allows any visitor to use its remote file download feature to download any local files, including sensitive ones like wp-config.php.

How urgent is CVE-2022-2357?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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