CVE-2022-34658 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-34658: WordPress Download Manager plugin <= 3.2.48 - Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Vendor W3 Eden, Inc.
Product Download Manager (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 23, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
View on NVD All CVEs

CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Multiple Authenticated (contributor+) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in W3 Eden Download Manager plugin <= 3.2.48 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Download Manager WordPress plugin through version 3.2.48 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the site's integrity and confidentiality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or admin credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin accounts, defaced content, or malware distribution to site visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account; victim must visit an affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 23, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

Related vulnerabilities

08Related CVE

CVE-2026-65439 WordPress Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7 plugin <=3.5.45 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability CVE-2026-65533 WordPress Smart SEO Tool plugin <= 4.1.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability CVE-2026-65440 WordPress GetGenie plugin <= 4.4.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability CVE-2026-8791 Booking System Trafft <= 1.0.17 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting CVE-2026-65446 WordPress Kali Forms plugin <= 2.4.18 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability