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CVE-2026-39489 — Download Monitor [download-monitor] < 5.1.10

CVE Vulnerability Type Severity Affected Fixed in Published Status
CVE-2026-39489 Download Monitor [download-monitor] < 5.1.10 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') Medium 4.4 < 5.1.10 5.1.10 2026-04-20

CVE-2026-39489

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress contains a security flaw that allows authorized users with elevated permissions to access and view the contents of any file on the hosting server, potentially exposing sensitive data. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 5.1.9. Authorized attackers can exploit this issue regardless of their role within the site.

Based on public CVE data (MITRE/NVD).

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