HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-8031
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-8031

CWE-552Published: May 15, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8031 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

wpbookingcalendar1 product(s)
secure downloads
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c6f54e6f-0a50-424f-ae3a-00b9880d9f13/

All References (1)

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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c6f54e6f-0a50-424f-ae3a-00b9880d9f13/Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-8031
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-552
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 15, 2025

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-8031 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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