CVE-2025-46240: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Sta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-46240?

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

Q: Is CVE-2025-46240 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46240 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-2025-46240 affect?

CVE-2025-46240 affects simple download counter. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Simple Download Counter simple-download-counter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Simple Download Counter: from n/a through

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-46240?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-46240 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting simple download counter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Simple Download Counter simple-download-counter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Simple Download Counter: from n/a through <= 2.2.

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	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: plugin-planet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-22 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

plugin-planet simple download counter 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 simple-download-counter || rpm -q simple-download-counter || simple-download-counter --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-download-counter

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-download-counter

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-2025-46240?

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

Is CVE-2025-46240 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46240 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-2025-46240 affect?

CVE-2025-46240 affects simple download counter. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Simple Download Counter simple-download-counter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Simple Download Counter: from n/a through

How urgent is CVE-2025-46240?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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