CVE-2024-8703: The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.6 does not sanitise and escape some parameters when outputting th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8703?

z-downloads: upgrade to 1.1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8703 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8703 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-2024-8703 affect?

CVE-2024-8703 affects z-downloads. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.6 does not sanitise and escape some parameters when outputting them in the page, which could allow unauthenticated visitors to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks when accessing share URLs.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8703?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8703 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting z-downloads. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.6 does not sanitise and escape some parameters when outputting them in the page, which could allow unauthenticated visitors to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks when accessing share URLs.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: urbanbase

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

urbanbase z-downloads UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.16

Fixed in: 1.1.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy z-downloads || rpm -q z-downloads || z-downloads --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade z-downloads

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade z-downloads

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-2024-8703?

z-downloads: upgrade to 1.1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8703 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8703 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-2024-8703 affect?

CVE-2024-8703 affects z-downloads. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.6 does not sanitise and escape some parameters when outputting them in the page, which could allow unauthenticated visitors to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks when accessing share URLs.

How urgent is CVE-2024-8703?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

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