How severe is CVE-2022-25606?

CVE-2022-25606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-25606 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25606?

CVE-2022-25606 affects Wp-downloadmanager Project Wp-downloadmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25606?

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

When was CVE-2022-25606 published?

CVE-2022-25606 was published on 2022-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25606

CVE-2022-25606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp-downloadmanager Project Wp-downloadmanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wp-downloadmanager Project Wp-downloadmanager
Published: 2022-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities discovered in WP-DownloadManager WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.68.6). Vulnerable parameters &download_path, &download_path_url, &download_page_url, &download_categories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25606?: Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities discovered in WP-DownloadManager WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.68.6). Vulnerable parameters &download_path, &download_path_url, &download_page_url, &download_categories.
How severe is CVE-2022-25606?: CVE-2022-25606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-25606 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25606?: CVE-2022-25606 affects Wp-downloadmanager Project Wp-downloadmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25606?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-25606 published?: CVE-2022-25606 was published on 2022-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp-downloadmanager_project:wp-downloadmanager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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