PatchTheCVECVE-2024-11768: The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized download of password-protected content
CVE-2024-11768 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting download manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized download of password-protected content due to improper password validation on the checkFilePassword function in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.03. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download password-protected files.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 71%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-285 |
| Published | 2024-12-19 |
| 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-2024-11768?
download manager: upgrade to 3.3.04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-11768 being exploited?
CVE-2024-11768 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-2024-11768 affect?
CVE-2024-11768 affects download manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized download of password-protected content due to improper password validation on the checkFilePassword function in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.03. This makes it
How urgent is CVE-2024-11768?
Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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