PatchTheCVECVE-2022-3076: The CM Download Manager WordPress plugin before 2.8.6 allows high privilege users such as admin to upload arbi
CVE-2022-3076 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting cm download manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The CM Download Manager WordPress plugin before 2.8.6 allows high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files by setting the any extension via the plugin's setting, which could be used by admins of multisite blog to upload PHP files for example.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-434 |
| Published | 2022-09-26 |
| 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-2022-3076?
cm download manager: upgrade to 2.8.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-3076 being exploited?
CVE-2022-3076 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-2022-3076 affect?
CVE-2022-3076 affects cm download manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The CM Download Manager WordPress plugin before 2.8.6 allows high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files by setting the any extension via the plugin's setting, which could be used by admins of multisite blog to upload PHP f
How urgent is CVE-2022-3076?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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