Insufficient Token Binding in Download Manager Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-14235

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-14235?

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress, prior to version 3.3.62, contains a flaw that allows generated download tokens to remain valid across multiple sessions without proper expiration. This oversight permits an unauthorized user to exploit a leaked download token and access role- or password-protected files repeatedly. As a result, sensitive data can be compromised, potentially leading to further security incidents.

Affected Version(s)

Download Manager 0 < 3.3.62

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.

CVE-2026-14235 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9634b51c-59a1-45f6-8b09-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alessandro Greco aka Aleff
Giovanbattista Ianni (University of Calabria - UNICAL)
WPScan
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