How severe is CVE-2021-24969?

CVE-2021-24969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24969?

CVE-2021-24969 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24969?

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

When was CVE-2021-24969 published?

CVE-2021-24969 was published on 2021-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24969

CVE-2021-24969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W3eden Download Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: W3eden Download Manager
Published: 2021-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.22 does not sanitise and escape Template data before outputting it in various pages (such as admin dashboard and frontend). Due to the lack of authorisation and CSRF checks in the wpdm_save_template AJAX action, any authenticated users such as subscriber is able to call it and perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24969?: The WordPress Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.22 does not sanitise and escape Template data before outputting it in various pages (such as admin dashboard and frontend). Due to the lack of authorisation and CSRF checks in the wpdm_save_template AJAX action, any authenticated users such as subscriber is able to call it and perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How severe is CVE-2021-24969?: CVE-2021-24969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24969?: CVE-2021-24969 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24969 published?: CVE-2021-24969 was published on 2021-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/01144c50-54ca-44d9-9ce8-bf4f659114ee

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:w3eden:download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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