CVE-2024-8444

Name: CVE-2024-8444
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-30T07:15:16.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8444 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.00 doesn't sanitize some of it's shortcode parameters, leading to cross site scripting.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.00 doesn't sanitize some of it's shortcode parameters, leading to cross site scripting.

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

0.30%

22.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
W3eden	Download Manager	< 3.3.00

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bf2f5aa8-a161-43ff-a6ee-8603aaba8012/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8444?

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.00 doesn't sanitize some of it's shortcode parameters, leading to cross site scripting.

How severe is CVE-2024-8444?

CVE-2024-8444 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8444?

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-2024-8444?

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Source: NVD / NIST