How severe is CVE-2024-2098?

CVE-2024-2098 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-2024-2098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2098?

CVE-2024-2098 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2098?

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-2024-2098 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2098 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27062.

When was CVE-2024-2098 published?

CVE-2024-2098 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2098

CVE-2024-2098 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-289.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27062
Weakness: CWE-289
Affected product: W3eden Download Manager
Published: 2024-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to an improper authorization check on the 'protectMediaLibrary' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.89. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download password-protected files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2098?: The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to an improper authorization check on the 'protectMediaLibrary' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.89. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download password-protected files.
How severe is CVE-2024-2098?: CVE-2024-2098 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-2024-2098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2098?: CVE-2024-2098 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2098?: 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-2024-2098 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2098 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27062.
When was CVE-2024-2098 published?: CVE-2024-2098 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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