Description
WordPress Plugin Download from files is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin Download from files version 1.48 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Disable and remove the plugin until a fix is available
References
https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=WPEX-ID:8DEFC276-C5B0-447E-87D4-01C285051A6E
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50287
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164125/WordPress-Download-From-Files-1.48-Shell-Upload.html
https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-from-files/#description
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