What is the severity of CVE-2013-2697?

CVE-2013-2697 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2697?

To fix CVE-2013-2697, update the WP-DownloadManager plugin to version 1.61 or higher.

What versions of WP-DownloadManager are affected by CVE-2013-2697?

CVE-2013-2697 affects versions of WP-DownloadManager prior to 1.61.

Is CVE-2013-2697 related to XSS vulnerabilities?

CVE-2013-2697 can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) sequences being inserted through CSRF exploits.

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CVE-2013-2697

medium

6.8

CWE

79 352

19/4/2013

3/10/2022

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-2697: XSS

Q: Can CVE-2013-2697 allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions?

Yes, CVE-2013-2697 can allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users and perform unauthorized actions.

First published: Fri Apr 19 2013(Updated: )

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the WP-DownloadManager plugin before 1.61 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert XSS sequences.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Download Manager Pro	<=1.60
WordPress Download Manager Pro	=1.00
WordPress Download Manager Pro	=1.30
WordPress Download Manager Pro	=1.31
WordPress Download Manager Pro	=1.40
WordPress Download Manager Pro	=1.50
WordPress

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2697?
CVE-2013-2697 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2697?
To fix CVE-2013-2697, update the WP-DownloadManager plugin to version 1.61 or higher.
What versions of WP-DownloadManager are affected by CVE-2013-2697?
CVE-2013-2697 affects versions of WP-DownloadManager prior to 1.61.
Can CVE-2013-2697 allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions?
Yes, CVE-2013-2697 can allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users and perform unauthorized actions.
Is CVE-2013-2697 related to XSS vulnerabilities?
CVE-2013-2697 can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) sequences being inserted through CSRF exploits.

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