TYPO3-EXT-SA-2025-004: Insecure Direct Object Reference in extension "Download manager" (reint_downloadmanager)

Categories: Development Created by Elias Häußler
It has been discovered that the extension "Download manager" (reint_downloadmanager) is susceptible to Insecure Direct Object Reference.

Problem Description

The extension fails to validate the downloaduid parameter of the downloadAction resulting in Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR). An unauthenticated attacker can use this vulnerability to download any files available in the system, even protected ones.

Solution

Updated versions 4.0.2 and 5.0.1 are available from the TYPO3 extension manager, packagist and at
https://extensions.typo3.org/extension/download/reint_downloadmanager/4.0.2/zip
https://extensions.typo3.org/extension/download/reint_downloadmanager/5.0.1/zip

Users of the extension are advised to update the extension as soon as possible.

Credits

Thanks to Alexander Künzl for reporting the issue and to Ephraim Härer for providing updated versions of the extension.

General Advice

Follow the recommendations that are given in the TYPO3 Security Guide. Please subscribe to the typo3-announce mailing list.