How severe is CVE-2024-8031?

CVE-2024-8031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8031?

CVE-2024-8031 affects Wpbookingcalendar Secure Downloads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8031?

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

Does CVE-2024-8031 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8031 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15257.

When was CVE-2024-8031 published?

CVE-2024-8031 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8031

CVE-2024-8031 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpbookingcalendar Secure Downloads with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-15257
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Wpbookingcalendar Secure Downloads
Published: 2025-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8031?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-8031?: CVE-2024-8031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8031 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8031?: CVE-2024-8031 affects Wpbookingcalendar Secure Downloads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8031?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8031 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8031 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15257.
When was CVE-2024-8031 published?: CVE-2024-8031 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpbookingcalendar:secure_downloads:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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