CVE-2024-1766: Download Manager <= 3.2.86 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Self-Based Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Wed Jun 12 2024(Updated: )
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via a user's Display Name in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.86 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This vulnerability requires social engineering to successfully exploit, and the impact would be very limited due to the attacker requiring a user to login as the user with the injected payload for execution.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WP Download Manager | <3.2.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1766?
CVE-2024-1766 is a high severity vulnerability due to stored cross-site scripting in the Download Manager plugin for WordPress.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1766?
To fix CVE-2024-1766, update the Download Manager plugin to version 3.2.87 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1766?
Authenticated users with the ability to change their Display Name in the Download Manager plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2024-1766.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1766?
CVE-2024-1766 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Which versions of the Download Manager plugin are impacted by CVE-2024-1766?
All versions of the Download Manager plugin for WordPress up to and including 3.2.86 are impacted by CVE-2024-1766.
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