CVE-2025-6586
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-6586 impacting metagauss download_plugin. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (HIGH).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | metagauss / download_plugin |
| Affected Versions | * |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-434 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-6586 impacting metagauss download_plugin.
id: cve-2025-6586
info:
name: metagauss download_plugin - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: high
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-6586 affecting metagauss download_plugin.
Evaluation: The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the dpwap_plugin_locInstall fu...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-6586
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss-score: 7.2
cve-id: CVE-2025-6586
cwe-id: CWE-434
tags: cve,cve-2025-6586,metagauss,download_plugin,high
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "download_plugin"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-6586
# Target: metagauss download_plugin | CVSS: 7.2 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-6586 (metagauss download_plugin)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against metagauss download_plugin scope (*).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-6586
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install download_plugin 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade download_plugin 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update download_plugin
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i download_plugin 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i download_plugin
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
- No records filed in this category.
- No records filed in this category.
- ↗ https://github.com/d0n601/CVE-2025-6586
- ↗ https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-plugin/tags/2.2.8/app/Plugins/Dpwapuploader.php#L300
- ↗ https://ryankozak.com/posts/cve-2025-6586/
- ↗ https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37734c25-cce3-41fb-babf-714ba7a4bced?source=cve
- ↗ https://github.com/d0n601/CVE-2025-6586
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2025-6586 in metagauss download_plugin?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update metagauss download_plugin packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-6586?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-6586?
CVE-2025-6586 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.