Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in Download Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-12177

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-12177?

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is exploitable due to a hardcoded Cron key utilized in critical functions. This vulnerability allows unprivileged attackers to execute specific cron jobs designed for deleting expired posts and clearing temporary data. Such unauthorized access could lead to unforeseen data loss or system instability, highlighting the importance of timely updates and security best practices.

Affected Version(s)

Download Manager * <= 3.3.30

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jack Pas
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CVE-2025-12177 : Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in Download Manager Plugin for WordPress