CVE-2025-15364
Download Manager <= 3.3.40 - Unauthenticated Limited Privilege Escalation via updatePassword
Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.40. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their details like password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user's passwords, except administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 6, 2026, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 6, 2026, 2:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Download Manager plugin.
- Apply security patches promptly.
- Review user access controls.
- Monitor for unauthorized changes.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.40. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their details like password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user's passwords, except administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-353 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.40/src/__/Crypt.php#L18 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3431915/download-manager#file7 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/067031e8-6aa8-451c-a318-b1848c7a4f92?source=cve