CVE-2024-54206 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-54206: WordPress Z-Downloads plugin <= 1.11.7 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Urban Base
Product Z-Downloads
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 6, 2024
Last update May 11, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in URBAN BASE Z-Downloads z-downloads allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Z-Downloads: from n/a through <= 1.11.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Z-Downloads versions up to 1.11.7 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the injected content, the script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators or editors with high privileges could be tricked into visiting malicious content, risking session hijacking or data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level privileges (e.g., admin or editor role) and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 6, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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