CVE-2024-5266: Download Manager <= 3.2.92 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Multiple Shortcodes
First published: Wed Jun 12 2024(Updated: )
The Download Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via wpdm_user_dashboard, wpdm_package, wpdm_packages, wpdm_search_result, and wpdm_tag shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.92 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WP Download Manager | <3.2.94 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6e363a62-8d31-4140-878b-5034d6c7b6a1?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/download-manager/trunk/src/wpdm-functions.php?rev=3052986#L216
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/download-manager/trunk/src/wpdm-functions.php?rev=3052986#L261
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/download-manager/trunk/src/User/views/dashboard/profile.php?rev=2558306#L79
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/download-manager/trunk/src/User/Dashboard.php?rev=2799791#L32
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/download-manager/trunk/src/User/Dashboard.php?rev=2799791#L71
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/download-manager/trunk/src/Package/views/link-templates/link-template-bsthumnail.php?rev=2558306#L5
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/download-manager/trunk/src/Package/Shortcodes.php?rev=3052986#L63
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/download-manager/trunk/src/Package/Shortcodes.php?rev=3052986#L255
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/download-manager/trunk/src/Package/Shortcodes.php?rev=3052986#L337
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/download-manager/trunk/src/Package/Shortcodes.php?rev=3052986#L315
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-manager/
- https://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/doc/short-codes/wpdm_user_dashboard-user-dashboard-short-code/
- https://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/doc/short-codes/wpdm_package-single-package-embed-short-code/
- https://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/doc/short-codes/wpdm_packages-wp_query-in-a-shortcode-for-download-manager-packages/
- https://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/doc/short-codes/wpdm_search_result-shows-search-form/
- https://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/doc/short-codes/wpdm_tag-query-all-downloads-from-specified-tags/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3096450/#file24
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5266?
CVE-2024-5266 has a medium severity due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5266?
To fix CVE-2024-5266, update the Download Manager Pro plugin to version 3.2.94 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-5266?
All versions of the Download Manager Pro plugin for WordPress up to and including 3.2.92 are affected by CVE-2024-5266.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2024-5266 exploit?
CVE-2024-5266 exploits Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities due to insufficient input sanitization and output filtering.
In which areas can CVE-2024-5266 be exploited?
CVE-2024-5266 can be exploited through the wpdm_user_dashboard, wpdm_package, wpdm_packages, wpdm_search_result, and wpdm_tag shortcodes.
- agent/title
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/weakness
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/author
- agent/event
- collector/epss-latest
- source/FIRST
- agent/epss
- agent/severity
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/wpdownloadmanager
- canonical/wp download manager