CVE-2024-8988: PeepSo Core: File Uploads <= 6.4.6.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure via file_download

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2025-05-14 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-639

Description

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.

Affected products

PeepSo Core: File Uploads: through 6.4.6.0

References

https://www.peepso.com/changelog/
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d3184996-655c-41d5-a3c5-6b36fbff58dc?source=cve

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