CVE-2021-44760

WordPress WP-DownloadManager plugin <= 1.68.6 - Auth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Auth. (admin+) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WP-DownloadManager plugin <= 1.68.6 versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 1.68.7 or higher version.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Affected: Lester 'GaMerZ' Chan WP-DownloadManager (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-downloadmanager/wordpress-wp-downloadmanager-plugin-1-68-6-authenticated-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44760?
CVE-2021-44760 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-44760?
To fix CVE-2021-44760: Update to 1.68.7 or higher version.
Is CVE-2021-44760 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-44760 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-44760?
CVE-2021-44760 affects Lester 'GaMerZ' Chan WP-DownloadManager (WordPress plugin).
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