Vulnerability · Published Nov 23, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24703Download Plugin < 1.6.1 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Plugin Activation
Medium 5.7
In plain English
A medium-severity incorrect permission assignment in Download Plugin from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 34% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)5.7Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 65.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate plugins that are already installed.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Download Plugin | 1.6.1 – before 1.6.1 |
Weakness: CWE-732