Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'not_found' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.58 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
Published: 2026-10-10
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Stored Cross‑Site Scripting via Contributor‑level authentication
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress has a flaw that allows an attacker with Contributor or higher privileges to store arbitrary JavaScript in the 'not_found' parameter of the wpdm_packages shortcode. This stored script is rendered on pages that include the shortcode, enabling the attacker to run malicious code in the browsers of any visitor who views the affected content. The vulnerability is a classic XSS weakness (CWE‑79) caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites that use the Download Manager plugin version 3.3.58 or earlier are impacted. The CNA identifies the product as codename065:Download Manager. If the wpdm_packages shortcode is exposed to authenticated users, any installation of these versions is vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score of 6.4 signifies a moderate level of severity. EPSS data is not supplied, so the likelihood of exploitation remains unknown. The flaw is not listed in CISA KEV. The attack path requires authenticated Contributor‑level access and the ability to edit or create content that will be stored in the database. Once an attacker injects malicious script, it will run for all users who view the affected page, potentially compromising session cookies, defacing content, or serving additional malware. The likely attack vector is via content creation or editing by an authorized contributor.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 10, 2026 at 05:50 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Download Manager plugin to version 3.3.59 or later to remove the vulnerable code.
  • Restrict the use of the wpdm_packages shortcode to administrators or trusted content authors, preventing Contributors from inserting arbitrary content.
  • Implement a site‑wide Content Security Policy that disallows inline scripts and permits scripts only from approved sources.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 10, 2026 at 05:50 UTC.

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History

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'not_found' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.58 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
Title Download Manager <= 3.3.58 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via wpdm_packages Shortcode
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-10T04:26:47.958Z

Reserved: 2026-05-27T11:51:14.822Z

Link: CVE-2026-9696

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-10T05:16:40.977

Modified: 2026-10-10T05:16:40.977

Link: CVE-2026-9696

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-10T06:00:12Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')