Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in WordPress Download Manager Plugin
CVE-2024-11740

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-11740?

CVE-2024-11740 describes a vulnerability within the Download Manager plugin for WordPress, where improper validation of values allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. This security flaw affects all versions of the plugin up to and including 3.3.03. Due to the lack of validation, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code, compromising the integrity of the affected WordPress site. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

Download Manager * <= 3.3.03

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manag...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manag...

EPSS Score

11% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Michael Mazzolini
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