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CVE-2021-34638

MEDIUM 6.5 CVSS 3.1
Published
August 5, 2021
Last modified
June 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified
Reported by
security@wordfence.com
Weakness
CWE-22, CWE-79, CWE-540
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

Authenticated Directory Traversal in WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 allows authenticated (Contributor+) users to obtain sensitive configuration file information, as well as allowing Author+ users to perform XSS attacks, by setting Download template to a file containing configuration information or an uploaded JavaScript with an image extension This issue affects: WordPress Download Manager version 3.1.24 and prior versions.

Affected WordPress components

  • Download Manager Plugin · download-manager
    Confirmed match Active
    From 3.1.24 (including) to 3.1.24 (including)
    View on WordPress.org

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

  • W3 Eden, Inc. WordPress Download Manager — From 3.1.24 (including) to 3.1.24 (including)
  • w3eden download_manager — Up to and including 3.1.24

References

  • www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/07/wordpress-download-manager-vulnerabilities/ Third Party Advisory
  • nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record