PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24694: The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.11 could allow users with a role as low as Contributor
CVE-2021-24694 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting simple download monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.11 could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack via 1) "color" or "css_class" argument of sdm_download shortcode, 2) "class" or "placeholder" argument of sdm_search_form shortcode.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-01-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2021-24694?
simple download monitor: upgrade to 3.9.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24694 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24694 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-2021-24694 affect?
CVE-2021-24694 affects simple download monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.11 could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack via 1) "color" or "css_class" argument of sdm_download shortcode, 2) "class" or "pl
How urgent is CVE-2021-24694?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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