How severe is CVE-2023-6421?

CVE-2023-6421 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6421 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6421?

CVE-2023-6421 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6421?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-6421 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6421 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58658.

When was CVE-2023-6421 published?

CVE-2023-6421 was published on 2024-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6421

CVE-2023-6421 is a high-severity vulnerability in W3eden Download Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58658
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: W3eden Download Manager
Published: 2024-01-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.83 does not protect file download's passwords, leaking it upon receiving an invalid one.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6421?: The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.83 does not protect file download's passwords, leaking it upon receiving an invalid one.
How severe is CVE-2023-6421?: CVE-2023-6421 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6421 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6421?: CVE-2023-6421 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6421?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-6421 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6421 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58658.
When was CVE-2023-6421 published?: CVE-2023-6421 was published on 2024-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/244c7c00-fc8d-4a73-bbe0-7865c621d410

Affected products (1)

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

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