What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'redirect_to' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.46. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the 'redirect_to' GET parameter in the login form shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Download Manager versions 3.3.46 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. When a victim visits a crafted page or link, the injected code executes in their browser with their permissions. The vulnerability affects multiple users and can compromise site integrity or steal user data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in users' browsers when they visit a crafted link or page.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted links may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or site content modified in their browsers.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 18, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
