Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Download Manager Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2024-10706

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Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 December 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

CVE-2024-10706 is a high-risk vulnerability found in the Download Manager plugin for WordPress. This flaw arises due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of certain settings within the plugin. As a result, malicious users with elevated privileges, such as administrators, can execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, even in configurations where the 'unfiltered_html' capability is restricted. This vulnerability poses a serious threat, particularly in multisite installations of WordPress, endangering the security of the affected sites.

Affected Version(s)

Download Manager 0 < 3.3.03

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-10706 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/01193420-9a4c-4961-93b6-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

Dmitrii Ignatyev
WPScan
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