Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Download Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-3056

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 April 2025

Summary

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with Author-level access and higher to upload SVG files containing malicious web scripts. When users access these SVG files, the injected scripts can execute, potentially compromising user data and site security. All versions up to and including 3.3.12 are impacted, necessitating immediate attention to patch and secure affected installations.

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3275196/
https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-manager/#developers
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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