Download Manager up to 2.9.50 on WordPress redirect

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A vulnerability was found in Download Manager up to 2.9.50 on WordPress and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to redirect. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-2217. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability has been found in Download Manager up to 2.9.50 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Open redirect vulnerability in WordPress Download Manager prior to version 2.9.51 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

The bug was discovered 06/13/2017. The weakness was shared 07/07/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at jvn.jp. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-2217 since 12/01/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1204.001.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 24 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 2.9.51 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entry VDB-103323 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Type

• WordPress Plugin

Name

• Download Manager

Version

• 2.9.0
• 2.9.1
• 2.9.2
• 2.9.3
• 2.9.4
• 2.9.5
• 2.9.6
• 2.9.7
• 2.9.8
• 2.9.9
• 2.9.10
• 2.9.11
• 2.9.12
• 2.9.13
• 2.9.14
• 2.9.15
• 2.9.16
• 2.9.17
• 2.9.18
• 2.9.19
• 2.9.20
• 2.9.21
• 2.9.22
• 2.9.23
• 2.9.24
• 2.9.25
• 2.9.26
• 2.9.27
• 2.9.28
• 2.9.29
• 2.9.30
• 2.9.31
• 2.9.32
• 2.9.33
• 2.9.34
• 2.9.35
• 2.9.36
• 2.9.37
• 2.9.38
• 2.9.39
• 2.9.40
• 2.9.41
• 2.9.42
• 2.9.43
• 2.9.44
• 2.9.45
• 2.9.46
• 2.9.47
• 2.9.48
• 2.9.49
• 2.9.50

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