WordPress Download Manager Vulnerabilities
The WordPress Download Manager WordPress plugin has 5 known security vulnerabilities, including 2 critical. The most recent was disclosed on August 9, 2021. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View WordPress Download Manager on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on August 9, 2021.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run WordPress Download Manager if it is updated to the latest patched release. This plugin has a history of 2 critical, potentially exploitable vulnerabilities. If you already use it, update immediately — or consider a safer alternative.
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Known WordPress Download Manager vulnerabilities
- high
WordPress Download Manager <= 3.2.12 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
Affected versions: <3.2.13Disclosed August 9, 2021 - high
WordPress Download Manager < 3.1.22 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
Affected versions: <3.1.22Disclosed April 30, 2021 - high
WordPress Download Manager < 3.1.19 - Arbitrary File Upload
Affected versions: <3.1.19Disclosed April 30, 2021 - critical
Download Manager <= 2.8.7 - Missing Authorization
Affected versions: <2.8.8Disclosed January 19, 2016 - critical
WordPress Download Manager <= 2.7.4 - Remote Code Execution
Affected versions: <2.7.5Disclosed December 15, 2014
How to stay protected
Update promptly
Keep WordPress Download Manager on its latest release — most vulnerabilities are fixed in newer versions.
Scan regularly
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