Unauthorized Data Access Vulnerability in Download Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-2571

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-2571?

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is susceptible to unauthorized data access due to a missing capability check in the 'reviewUserStatus' function. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.3.49, allowing authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to potentially access sensitive user information. Data such as email addresses, display names, and registration dates may be exposed, posing a significant risk to user privacy and data protection.

Affected Version(s)

Download Manager 0 <= 3.3.49

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Quốc Huy
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