CVE-2021-34638

Name: CVE-2021-34638
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-05T21:15:12.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-34638 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3eden	Download Manager	<= 3.1.24

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/07/wordpress-download-manager-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/07/wordpress-download-manager-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-34638?

How severe is CVE-2021-34638?

CVE-2021-34638 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34638?

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Source: NVD / NIST