specialk Simple Download Counter Plugin up to 2.0 on WordPress wp-config.php simple_download_counter_download_handler file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in specialk Simple Download Counter Plugin up to 2.0 on WordPress. The impacted element is the function simple_download_counter_download_handler of the file wp-config.php. Performing a manipulation results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-1730. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in specialk Simple Download Counter Plugin up to 2.0 on WordPress. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function simple_download_counter_download_handler of the file wp-config.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The Simple Download Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.0 via the 'simple_download_counter_download_handler'. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including any local file on the server, such as wp-config.php or /etc/passwd.

The weakness was released by Emil. The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-1730 since 02/26/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/01/2025).

By approaching the search of inurl:wp-config.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/26/2025 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Researcher: Emil
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-1730 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1730
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-298041

Entryinfo

Created: 03/01/2025 08:19
Changes: 03/01/2025 08:19 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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