CVE-2020-24141

Name: CVE-2020-24141
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-07T14:15:09.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24141 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Server-side request forgery in the WP-DownloadManager plugin 1.68.4 for WordPress lets an attacker send crafted requests from the back-end server of a vulnerable web application via the file_remote parameter to download-add.php. It can help identify open ports, local network hosts and execute command on services. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Server-side request forgery in the WP-DownloadManager plugin 1.68.4 for WordPress lets an attacker send crafted requests from the back-end server of a vulnerable web application via the file_remote parameter to download-add.php. It can help identify open ports, local network hosts and execute command on services

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp-Downloadmanager Project	Wp-Downloadmanager	1.68.4

References

https://github.com/secwx/research/blob/main/cve/CVE-2020-24141.mdThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/secwx/research/blob/main/cve/CVE-2020-24141.mdThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24141?

How severe is CVE-2020-24141?

CVE-2020-24141 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24141?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST