CVE-2024-1232: The CM Download Manager WordPress plugin before 2.9.0 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1232?

cm download manager: upgrade to 2.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1232 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1232 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-2024-1232 affect?

CVE-2024-1232 affects cm download manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The CM Download Manager WordPress plugin before 2.9.0 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete downloads via a CSRF attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1232?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1232 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) 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 2.9.0 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete downloads via a CSRF attack

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: cminds

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-25 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cminds cm download manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.9.0

Fixed in: 2.9.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cm-download-manager

Note

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

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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-2024-1232?

cm download manager: upgrade to 2.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1232 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1232 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-2024-1232 affect?

CVE-2024-1232 affects cm download manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The CM Download Manager WordPress plugin before 2.9.0 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete downloads via a CSRF attack

How urgent is CVE-2024-1232?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

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