CVE-2025-4798: The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-4798?

wp-downloadmanager: upgrade to 1.68.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-4798 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4798 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-2025-4798 affect?

CVE-2025-4798 affects wp-downloadmanager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This is due to a lack of restriction on the directory an administrator can select for storing downloads. This ma

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-4798?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADE

CVE-2025-4798 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting wp-downloadmanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This is due to a lack of restriction on the directory an administrator can select for storing downloads. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to download and read any file on the server, including system and configuration files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2025-06-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wp-downloadmanager project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-11 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-downloadmanager project wp-downloadmanager UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.68.11

Fixed in: 1.68.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-downloadmanager || rpm -q wp-downloadmanager || wp-downloadmanager --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.68.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-downloadmanager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-downloadmanager

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-4798?

wp-downloadmanager: upgrade to 1.68.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-4798 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4798 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-2025-4798 affect?

CVE-2025-4798 affects wp-downloadmanager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read in all versions up to, and including, 1.68.10. This is due to a lack of restriction on the directory an administrator can select for storing downloads. This ma

How urgent is CVE-2025-4798?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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