What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Shahjada Download Manager download-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Download Manager: from n/a through <= 3.3.03.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Download Manager versions 3.3.03 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to trigger a denial-of-service condition. An attacker can make repeated requests to exhaust server resources or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires valid login credentials but no special user role.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Disrupt site availability by making the site unresponsive or slow through resource exhaustion.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site may become slow or unavailable if an authenticated user repeatedly exploits this flaw.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 31, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated