CVE-2022-4972 (GCVE-0-2022-4972)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2024-10-16 06:43
Modified
2026-04-08 17:14
CWE
Summary
The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several REST-API routes related to reporting in versions up to, and including, 4.7.51. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view user data and other sensitive information intended for administrators.
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
wpchill Download Monitor Version: 0    4.7.51
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