How severe is CVE-2024-56217?

CVE-2024-56217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-56217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56217?

CVE-2024-56217 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56217?

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

Does CVE-2024-56217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53015.

When was CVE-2024-56217 published?

CVE-2024-56217 was published on 2024-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56217

CVE-2024-56217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W3eden Download Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53015
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: W3eden Download Manager
Published: 2024-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Shahjada Download Manager download-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Download Manager: from n/a through <= 3.3.03.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56217?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Shahjada Download Manager download-manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Download Manager: from n/a through <= 3.3.03.
How severe is CVE-2024-56217?: CVE-2024-56217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-56217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56217?: CVE-2024-56217 affects W3eden Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53015.
When was CVE-2024-56217 published?: CVE-2024-56217 was published on 2024-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/download-manager/vulnerability/wordpress-download-manager-plugin-3-3-03-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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

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