Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Download Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-12054

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-12054?

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to inadequate sanitization of input and output related to the 'REFERRER' parameter. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into users' browsers, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, and the spread of malicious content. Users of versions up to and including 3.3.57 should be aware of this risk and consider updating to a secure version.

Affected Version(s)

Download Manager 0 <= 3.3.57

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3573804/down...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Yuvraj Tomar
.