CVE-2023-1524

Name: CVE-2023-1524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-30T08:15:09.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1524 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.71 does not adequately validate passwords for password-protected files. Upon validation, a master key is generated and exposed to the user, which may be used to download any password-protected file on the server, allowing a user to download any file with the knowledge of any one file's password.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.71 does not adequately validate passwords for password-protected files. Upon validation, a master key is generated and exposed to the user, which may be used to download any password-protected file on the server, allowing a user to download any file with the knowledge of any one file's password.

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

0.74%

49.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3eden	Download Manager	< 3.2.71

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3802d15d-9bfd-4762-ab8a-04475451868eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3802d15d-9bfd-4762-ab8a-04475451868eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1524?

How severe is CVE-2023-1524?

CVE-2023-1524 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1524?

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