Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Download Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2017-18032

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WordPress Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2018

What is CVE-2017-18032?

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress, specifically versions prior to 2.9.52, is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack through the 'id' parameter in the wpdm_generate_password action. This vulnerability allows malicious users to inject harmful scripts, potentially compromising website security.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-manager/#developers
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https://security.dxw.com/advisories/xss-download-manager/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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