CVE-2022-25605 MEDIUM

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

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

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

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP-DownloadManager versions up to 1.68.6 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires an admin to visit a specially crafted page or link. Successful exploitation can compromise site integrity and expose visitor data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in the browsers of site visitors and administrators.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account could be used to inject scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim admin must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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