CVE-2024-9829: The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capabil

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9829?

download plugin: upgrade to 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9829 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9829 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-2024-9829 affect?

CVE-2024-9829 affects download plugin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability checks on the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' functions in all versions up to, and including,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9829?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9829 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting download plugin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability checks on the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to download any comment, and download metadata for any user including user PII and sensitive information inclu

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: metagauss

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-23 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

metagauss download plugin UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.1

Fixed in: 2.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade download-plugin

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-2024-9829?

download plugin: upgrade to 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9829 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9829 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-2024-9829 affect?

CVE-2024-9829 affects download plugin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability checks on the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' functions in all versions up to, and including,

How urgent is CVE-2024-9829?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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