CVE-2021-25069

Public Exploit
WordPress Download Manager < 3.2.34 - Authenticated SQL Injection to Reflected XSS

Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.34 does not sanitise and escape the package_ids parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection, which can also be exploited to cause a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.51%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Download Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4ff5e638-1b89-41df-b65a-f821de8934e8 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2656086 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25069?
CVE-2021-25069 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25069?
To fix CVE-2021-25069, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-25069 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-25069 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-25069?
CVE-2021-25069 affects Unknown Download Manager.
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