CVE-2023-22713 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-22713: WordPress Gutenberg Blocks by WordPress Download Manager Plugin <= 2.1.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Wordpress Download Manager
Product Gutenberg Blocks by WordPress Download Manager
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published May 3, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (contributor+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress Download Manager Gutenberg Blocks by WordPress Download Manager plugin <= 2.1.8 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Gutenberg Blocks by WordPress Download Manager plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.1.8. 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 to trigger and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with contributor or subscriber access can compromise admin accounts, steal data, or modify site content via stored XSS.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be a logged-in WordPress user with low-level permissions; victim must visit a page containing the injected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 3, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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