How severe is CVE-2021-31567?

CVE-2021-31567 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-31567 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-31567?

CVE-2021-31567 affects Wpchill Download Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31567?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-31567 published?

CVE-2021-31567 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-31567

CVE-2021-31567 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpchill Download Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Wpchill Download Monitor
Published: 2022-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6). The plugin allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the &downloadable_file_urls[0] parameter data. It's also possible to escape from the web server home directory and download any file within the OS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31567?: Authenticated (admin+) Arbitrary File Download vulnerability discovered in Download Monitor WordPress plugin (versions <= 4.4.6). The plugin allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be downloaded via the &downloadable_file_urls[0] parameter data. It's also possible to escape from the web server home directory and download any file within the OS.
How severe is CVE-2021-31567?: CVE-2021-31567 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-31567 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-31567?: CVE-2021-31567 affects Wpchill Download Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31567?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-31567 published?: CVE-2021-31567 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpchill:download_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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