PeepSo Core Plugin up to 6.4.6.0 on WordPress REST API Endpoint file_download resource injection

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A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in PeepSo Core Plugin up to 6.4.6.0 on WordPress. This affects the function file_download of the component REST API Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in resource injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-8988. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability was found in PeepSo Core Plugin up to 6.4.6.0 on WordPress. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function file_download of the component REST API Endpoint. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-99. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before it is used as an identifier for a resource that may be outside the intended sphere of control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The PeepSo Core: File Uploads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.6.0 via the file_download REST API endpoint due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files uploaded by others users and expose potentially sensitive information.

The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-8988 since 09/18/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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 05/14/2025).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-14679). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• PeepSo Core Plugin

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• 6.4.0
• 6.4.1
• 6.4.2
• 6.4.3
• 6.4.4
• 6.4.5
• 6.4.6.0

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