CVE-2024-11740: The The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11740?

download manager: upgrade to 3.3.04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11740 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11740 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-11740 affect?

CVE-2024-11740 affects download manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.03. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a val

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11740?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-11740 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting download manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.03. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: w3eden

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-19 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

w3eden download manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.04

Fixed in: 3.3.04

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade download-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade download-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Download Manager < 3.3.04 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-11740?

download manager: upgrade to 3.3.04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11740 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11740 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-2024-11740 affect?

CVE-2024-11740 affects download manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.03. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a val

How urgent is CVE-2024-11740?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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