CVE-2021-25069

Name: CVE-2021-25069
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-21T11:15:08.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25069 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.34 does not sanitise and escape the package_ids parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection, which can also be exploited to cause a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.34 does not sanitise and escape the package_ids parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection, which can also be exploited to cause a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3eden	Download Manager	< 3.2.34

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2656086Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4ff5e638-1b89-41df-b65a-f821de8934e8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2656086Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4ff5e638-1b89-41df-b65a-f821de8934e8Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25069?

How severe is CVE-2021-25069?

CVE-2021-25069 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25069?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-25069?

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Source: NVD / NIST