XSS Vulnerability in Download Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-15889

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WordPress Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2019

Summary

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability through its category shortcode feature. Attackers can exploit this weakness by manipulating the orderby or search[publish_date] parameters, potentially leading to unauthorized script execution in a user's browser. It is crucial for WordPress users to upgrade to version 2.9.94 or later to mitigate this security risk.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-manager/#developers
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9257
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152552/WordPress-Do...
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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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