CVE-2022-2101

Public Exploit

Description

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `file[files][]` parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.2.46 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts on the file's page that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the editor area for the injected file page.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.32%

Third-Party Advisory medium.com Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: codename065 Download Manager

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b399929a-db33-419f-9218-b86ee88a9f1a?source=cve
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167573/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
https://medium.com/%40andreabocchetti88/download-manager-3-2-43-contributor-cross-site-scripting-fa4970fba45c	third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2750339%40download-manager&new=2750339%40download-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=	release notes third party advisory patch
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2101	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2101?: CVE-2022-2101 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2101?: To fix CVE-2022-2101, 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-2022-2101 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-2101 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2022-2101?: CVE-2022-2101 affects codename065 Download Manager.

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