CVE-2022-1985: Download Manager <= 3.2.42 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Jun 13, 2022
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Updated

The Download Manager Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to reflected Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including 3.2.42. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the 'frameid' parameter found in the ~/src/Package/views/shortcode-iframe.php file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wpdownloadmanager Wordpress Download Manager Wordpress<=3.2.42
W3eden Download Manager Wordpress<=3.2.42

Event History

Jun 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1985?

CVE-2022-1985 is categorized as a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability with a medium severity rating.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1985?

To remediate CVE-2022-1985, update the Download Manager Plugin for WordPress to version 3.2.43 or later.

3

Which versions of the Download Manager Plugin are affected by CVE-2022-1985?

CVE-2022-1985 affects versions of the Download Manager Plugin for WordPress up to and including 3.2.42.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1985?

CVE-2022-1985 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

5

What parameters are involved in the CVE-2022-1985 vulnerability?

The vulnerability CVE-2022-1985 specifically affects the 'frameid' parameter found in the shortcode-iframe.php file.

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