CVE-2017-20097: A vulnerability was found in WP-Filebase Download Manager Plugin 3.4.4

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-20097 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting wp-filebase download manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in WP-Filebase Download Manager Plugin 3.4.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80, CWE-79
Published	2022-06-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: wp-filebase download manager project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-24 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-filebase download manager project wp-filebase download manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.4.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-filebase-download-manager || rpm -q wp-filebase-download-manager || wp-filebase-download-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wp-filebase-download-manager sudo apt install wp-filebase-download-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.4> sudo apt-mark hold wp-filebase-download-manager

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wp-filebase-download-manager sudo dnf downgrade wp-filebase-download-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.4> sudo dnf versionlock add wp-filebase-download-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-20097?

wp-filebase download manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-20097 being exploited?

CVE-2017-20097 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-20097 affect?

CVE-2017-20097 affects wp-filebase download manager. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability was found in WP-Filebase Download Manager Plugin 3.4.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. The attack may be launched

How urgent is CVE-2017-20097?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

References

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