What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of sensitive information in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.32. This is due to missing authorization and capability checks on the `wpdm_media_access` AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve passwords and access control settings for protected media attachments, which can then be used to bypass the intended media protection and download restricted files.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Download Manager versions 3.3.32 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to access files or functionality they should not be able to reach. An attacker with a low-privilege account can read sensitive data by bypassing access controls. The vulnerability requires a valid user login but no additional user interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read files or data they should not have access to by bypassing authorization checks.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can access confidential files or information beyond their permission level.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid user account with low privileges on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 18, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
