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CVE-2021-24703

MEDIUM 5.7 CVSS 3.1
Published
November 23, 2021
Last modified
June 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified
Reported by
contact@wpscan.com
Weakness
CWE-732, CWE-352
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Description

The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate plugins that are already installed.

Affected WordPress components

A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.

Affected products and versions

  • Unknown Download Plugin — From 1.6.1 (including) to 1.6.1 (excluding)
  • metagauss download_plugin — Before 1.6.1

References

  • wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4ed8296e-1306-481f-9a22-723b051122c0 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
  • nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record