CSRF Vulnerability in Download Manager Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-86611

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Download Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-86611?

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress lacks sufficient CSRF protection in key areas, allowing attackers to manipulate logged-in administrators' privacy and storage settings through a specially crafted link. This vulnerability includes access to the credentials needed to exploit an unauthenticated maintenance endpoint, potentially leading to unauthorized changes and data exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Download Manager 0 < 3.3.71

Download Manager 4.0.0 < 7.5.9

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-2026-86611 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/07ed3827-e52e-4021-91ed-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Kartik Sharma
WPScan
.