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filedownload Vulnerabilities

Review known vulnerability records for the WordPress plugin filedownload (`filedownload`), including severity, CVE references, affected versions, and patch status.

Recent tracked CVEs on this page include CVE-2015-1000002, CVE-2015-1000003 and CVE-2015-1000004, so operators can jump from disclosure to patch validation without scanning the full feed first.

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Known Records
3
High or Critical
2
Patch Coverage
100%
Last Updated
Aug 15, 2024
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Patch Decision Workflow

How to prioritize filedownload remediation

Use the hub as a decision layer before opening individual records: confirm whether the issue has a CVE, whether a fixed version exists, and whether the affected range overlaps production installs.

Search-Ready Records
3
1. Match the Package
Confirm the installed WordPress plugin slug is filedownload before acting on any CVE from this cluster.
2. Sort by Severity
Start with 2 high or critical records, then review medium and unrated findings with public references.
3. Check Patch Evidence
3 records include a patch path; verify compatibility before closing the finding.
4. Monitor Gaps
0 records still lack a listed fixed release, so keep this hub in the review queue.
High-Signal Remediation Targets
CVE-2015-1000003 Critical
SQL Injection remediation for filedownload

Affected range: Versions before 1.4. Fixed version: 1.4.

CVE-2015-1000002 High
Vulnerability remediation for filedownload

Affected range: Versions up to 1.4. Fixed version: 2.0.

CVE-2015-1000004 Medium
Cross-Site Scripting remediation for filedownload

Affected range: Versions up to 1.4. Fixed version: 2.0.

Priority CVE Quick Links

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Indexed CVEs
3
Tracked CVE Issue Type Affected Versions Fixed Version CVSS
CVE-2015-1000003
filedownload < 1.4 - Blind SQL Injection
 SQL Injection Versions before 1.4 1.4 CVSS 9.8
CVE-2015-1000002
File Download <= 1.4 - Open Proxy
 Vulnerability Versions up to 1.4 2.0 CVSS 8.2
CVE-2015-1000004
filedownload plugin <= 1.4 - Cross-Site Scripting
 Cross-Site Scripting Versions up to 1.4 2.0 CVSS 6.1
CVE-2015-1000003 Critical 1.4
CVE-2015-1000003 filedownload SQL Injection

filedownload < 1.4 - Blind SQL Injection

CVE-2015-1000002 High 2.0
CVE-2015-1000002 filedownload Vulnerability

File Download <= 1.4 - Open Proxy

CVE-2015-1000004 Medium 2.0
CVE-2015-1000004 filedownload Cross-Site Scripting

filedownload plugin <= 1.4 - Cross-Site Scripting

Coverage Snapshot

What this page helps you verify fast

This hub clusters tracked records for filedownload so operators can confirm whether a disclosed issue maps to the installed slug, version range, and patch path.

Patch Visibility
3 records include a published patch path, leaving 0 with no listed safe release yet.
Severity Mix
1 critical and 1 high severity finding.
Recent CVEs
CVE-2015-1000002, CVE-2015-1000003 and CVE-2015-1000004
Reference Workflow
Jump from the hub into the full report when you need remediation notes, exploit context, CVSS vectors, or source references.
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Known Vulnerabilities

Reports for filedownload

Sorted by latest disclosure date so newly published issues surface first.

Plugin High Patched: Yes CVE-2015-1000002
CVE-2015-1000002: File Download <= 1.4 - Open Proxy

The File Download plugin for WordPress has an Open Proxy vulnerability via the 'path' parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.4.

Published
Mar 27, 2017
Patched Release
2.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.4
Next Step
Update to 2.0 or newer if supported.
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Plugin Critical Patched: Yes CVE-2015-1000003
CVE-2015-1000003: filedownload < 1.4 - Blind SQL Injection

The filedownload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind SQL Injection in versions before 1.4 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for attackers to append additional SQ...

Published
Jul 11, 2015
Patched Release
1.4
Affected Versions
Versions before 1.4
Next Step
Update to 1.4 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2015-1000003 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2015-1000004
CVE-2015-1000004: filedownload plugin <= 1.4 - Cross-Site Scripting

The filedownload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in a victim's browser.

Published
Jul 11, 2015
Patched Release
2.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.4
Next Step
Update to 2.0 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2015-1000004 fixed version details Open CVE Reference