CVE-2025-12177
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BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-08
Last updated on: 2025-11-12
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a hardcoded Cron key used in the deleteExpired() and clearTempDataCPCron() functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.30. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger these cron jobs leading to deletion of expired posts and clearing cache.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | download_manager | * |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-321 | The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the Download Manager plugin for WordPress is due to a hardcoded Cron key used in certain functions (deleteExpired() and clearTempDataCPCron()). This allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger these cron jobs, which can delete expired posts and clear cache without authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthorized attackers to delete expired posts and clear cache on a WordPress site using the Download Manager plugin. This could lead to loss of data or disruption of site functionality.
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