filedownload vulnerabilities

Plugin slug filedownload · 3 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2017-03-27 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 2.0 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

2 of 3 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in filedownload

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
High 8.2<= 1.42.0CVE-2015-10000022017-03-27Advisory
Critical 9.8< 1.41.4CVE-2015-10000032015-07-11Advisory
Medium 6.1<= 1.42.0CVE-2015-10000042015-07-11Advisory

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Questions

Is the filedownload plugin safe to use?

All 3 known issues are fixed in current versions (2.0 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

How do I check which version of filedownload my site runs?

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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?

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