Path Traversal Vulnerability in WP-DownloadManager for WordPress
CVE-2026-2419

2.7LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP-downloadmanager
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-2419?

The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress contains a Path Traversal vulnerability due to inadequate validation of the 'download_path' configuration parameter. This flaw allows authenticated users, particularly those with Administrator privileges, to manipulate the plugin settings, thereby enabling access to arbitrary files on the server. By utilizing directory traversal sequences, attackers can bypass the intended security checks and leverage the file browser functionality for unauthorized file listings and access.

Affected Version(s)

WP-DownloadManager 0 <= 1.69

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadman...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-downloadman...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Sunnatillo Abdivasiyev
.