CVE-2021-44760 MEDIUM

CVE-2021-44760: WordPress WP-DownloadManager plugin <= 1.68.6 - Auth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Lester 'Gamerz' Chan
Product WP-DownloadManager (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 18, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (admin+) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WP-DownloadManager plugin <= 1.68.6 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP-DownloadManager versions up to 1.68.6 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious JavaScript into the plugin's settings or content fields. When other users view affected pages, the injected script executes in their browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires admin-level access and user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject malicious scripts affecting all site visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and victim must view a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 18, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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