CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-25605: WordPress WP-DownloadManager plugin <= 1.68.6 - Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

First published: Fri Mar 18 2022(Updated: )

Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities discovered in WP-DownloadManager WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.68.6). Vvulnerable parameters &download_path, &download_path_url, &download_page_url.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WordPress Download Manager Pro<=1.68.6

Remedy

Update to 1.68.7 or higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-25605?

    CVE-2022-25605 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-25605?

    To remediate CVE-2022-25605, upgrade the WP-DownloadManager plugin to the latest version beyond 1.68.6, which addresses the XSS vulnerabilities.

  • What are the vulnerable parameters in CVE-2022-25605?

    The vulnerable parameters associated with CVE-2022-25605 include &download_path, &download_path_url, and &download_page_url.

  • Which versions of WP-DownloadManager are affected by CVE-2022-25605?

    CVE-2022-25605 affects WP-DownloadManager versions up to and including 1.68.6.

  • Is CVE-2022-25605 exploitable without authentication?

    CVE-2022-25605 requires user authentication to exploit the stored XSS vulnerabilities.

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