CVE-2025-1730 describes an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability in all versions of the Simple Download Counter plugin for WordPress, affecting authenticated attackers with Author-level access or higher. This flaw, residing in the 'simple_download_counter_download_handler', allows for the extraction of sensitive server files like wp-config.php. Rated as MEDIUM severity with a CVSS score of 6.5, it has a network attack vector and low attack complexity, leading to high confidentiality impact. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialk | Simple Download Counter | >= 0, <= 2.0CNA affecteddefault unaffected |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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