CVE-2022-2101

Name: CVE-2022-2101
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-18T17:15:08.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2101 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `file[files][]` parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.2.46 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts on the file's page that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the editor area for the injected file page.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `file[files][]` parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.2.46 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts on the file's page that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the editor area for the injected file page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3eden	Download Manager	<= 3.2.46

References

https://medium.com/%40andreabocchetti88/download-manager-3-2-43-contributor-cross-site-scripting-fa4970fba45cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167573/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2750339%40download-manager&new=2750339%40download-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b399929a-db33-419f-9218-b86ee88a9f1a?source=cve
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2101Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/%40andreabocchetti88/download-manager-3-2-43-contributor-cross-site-scripting-fa4970fba45cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167573/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2750339%40download-manager&new=2750339%40download-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b399929a-db33-419f-9218-b86ee88a9f1a?source=cve
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2101Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2101?

How severe is CVE-2022-2101?

CVE-2022-2101 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2101?

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-2022-2101?

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Source: NVD / NIST