CVE-2024-8031: The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8031?

secure downloads: upgrade to 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8031 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8031 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-2024-8031 affect?

CVE-2024-8031 affects secure downloads. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin-level access and above, to download arbitrary files th

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8031?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8031 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting secure downloads. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin-level access and above, to download arbitrary files that may contain sensitive information like wp-config.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-552
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpbookingcalendar

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpbookingcalendar secure downloads UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.3

Fixed in: 1.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secure-downloads || rpm -q secure-downloads || secure-downloads --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade secure-downloads

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade secure-downloads

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-2024-8031?

secure downloads: upgrade to 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8031 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8031 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-2024-8031 affect?

CVE-2024-8031 affects secure downloads. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Secure Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.2.3 is vulnerable does not properly restrict which files can be downloaded. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with admin-level access and above, to download arbitrary files th

How urgent is CVE-2024-8031?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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