How severe is CVE-2023-1524?

CVE-2023-1524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-1524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1524?

CVE-2023-1524 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1524?

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

When was CVE-2023-1524 published?

CVE-2023-1524 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1524

CVE-2023-1524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W3eden Download Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: W3eden Download Manager
Published: 2023-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.71 does not adequately validate passwords for password-protected files. Upon validation, a master key is generated and exposed to the user, which may be used to download any password-protected file on the server, allowing a user to download any file with the knowledge of any one file's password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1524?: The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.71 does not adequately validate passwords for password-protected files. Upon validation, a master key is generated and exposed to the user, which may be used to download any password-protected file on the server, allowing a user to download any file with the knowledge of any one file's password.
How severe is CVE-2023-1524?: CVE-2023-1524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-1524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1524?: CVE-2023-1524 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1524 published?: CVE-2023-1524 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3802d15d-9bfd-4762-ab8a-04475451868e

Affected products (1)

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

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