How severe is CVE-2013-5098?

CVE-2013-5098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5098?

CVE-2013-5098 primarily affects Mikejolley Download Monitor. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5098?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-5098 published?

CVE-2013-5098 was published on 2013-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5098

CVE-2013-5098 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mikejolley Download Monitor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mikejolley Download Monitor
Published: 2013-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/admin.php in the Download Monitor plugin before 3.3.6.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-3262.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5098?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/admin.php in the Download Monitor plugin before 3.3.6.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-3262.
How severe is CVE-2013-5098?: CVE-2013-5098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5098?: CVE-2013-5098 primarily affects Mikejolley Download Monitor. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5098?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5098 published?: CVE-2013-5098 was published on 2013-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:mikejolley:download_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mikejolley:download_monitor:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mikejolley:download_monitor:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mikejolley:download_monitor:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mikejolley:download_monitor:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mikejolley:download_monitor:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mikejolley:download_monitor:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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