CVE-2024-8552: The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8552?

download monitor: upgrade to 5.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8552 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8552 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-2024-8552 affect?

CVE-2024-8552 affects download monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the enable_shop() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticat

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8552?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8552 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting download monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the enable_shop() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to enable shop functionality.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpchill

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-26 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpchill download monitor UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.0.10

Fixed in: 5.0.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade download-monitor

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-2024-8552?

download monitor: upgrade to 5.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8552 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8552 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-2024-8552 affect?

CVE-2024-8552 affects download monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the enable_shop() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticat

How urgent is CVE-2024-8552?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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