CVE-2022-0828

Name: CVE-2022-0828
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T15:15:08.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0828 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.34 uses the uniqid php function to generate the master key for a download, allowing an attacker to brute force the key with reasonable resources giving direct download access regardless of role based restrictions or password protections set for the download.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.34 uses the uniqid php function to generate the master key for a download, allowing an attacker to brute force the key with reasonable resources giving direct download access regardless of role based restrictions or password protections set for the download.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-338

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3eden	Download Manager	< 3.2.34

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7f0742ad-6fd7-4258-9e44-d42e138789bbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7f0742ad-6fd7-4258-9e44-d42e138789bbExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0828?

How severe is CVE-2022-0828?

CVE-2022-0828 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0828?

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-2022-0828?

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Source: NVD / NIST