How severe is CVE-2025-6586?

CVE-2025-6586 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-6586 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-6586?

CVE-2025-6586 affects Metagauss Download Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6586?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-6586 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-6586 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19921.

When was CVE-2025-6586 published?

CVE-2025-6586 was published on 2025-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-6586

CVE-2025-6586 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metagauss Download Plugin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-19921
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Metagauss Download Plugin
Published: 2025-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6586?: The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2025-6586?: CVE-2025-6586 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-6586 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-6586?: CVE-2025-6586 affects Metagauss Download Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6586?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-6586 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-6586 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19921.
When was CVE-2025-6586 published?: CVE-2025-6586 was published on 2025-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metagauss:download_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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