Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in wp-file-download Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-5034
Currently unrated
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 21 June 2025
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2025-5034?
The wp-file-download plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper sanitization and escaping of user-supplied input. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are executed in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data breaches. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version (6.2.6 or higher) to mitigate this risk and ensure the security of their web applications.
Affected Version(s)
wp-file-download 0 < 6.2.6
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.