CVE-2024-8444: The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.00 doesn't sanitize some of it's shortcode parameters, leadin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8444?

download manager: upgrade to 3.3.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8444 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8444 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-2024-8444 affect?

CVE-2024-8444 affects download manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.00 doesn't sanitize some of it's shortcode parameters, leading to cross site scripting.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8444?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8444 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting download manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.00 doesn't sanitize some of it's shortcode parameters, leading to cross site scripting.

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	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: w3eden

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-30 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

w3eden download manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.00

Fixed in: 3.3.00

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 3.3.00 (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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-8444?

download manager: upgrade to 3.3.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8444 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8444 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-2024-8444 affect?

CVE-2024-8444 affects download manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.00 doesn't sanitize some of it's shortcode parameters, leading to cross site scripting.

How urgent is CVE-2024-8444?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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