How severe is CVE-2023-6785?

CVE-2023-6785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6785 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-2023-6785?

CVE-2023-6785 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6785?

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

Does CVE-2023-6785 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6785 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58997.

When was CVE-2023-6785 published?

CVE-2023-6785 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6785

CVE-2023-6785 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W3eden Download Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58997
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: W3eden Download Manager
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized file download of files added via the plugin in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.84. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files added with the plugin (even when privately published).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6785?: The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized file download of files added via the plugin in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.84. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files added with the plugin (even when privately published).
How severe is CVE-2023-6785?: CVE-2023-6785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6785 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-2023-6785?: CVE-2023-6785 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6785?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6785 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6785 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58997.
When was CVE-2023-6785 published?: CVE-2023-6785 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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