PatchTheCVECVE-2025-5034: The wp-file-download WordPress plugin before 6.2.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting
CVE-2025-5034 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting wp file download. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The wp-file-download WordPress plugin before 6.2.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 83%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-06-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-5034?
wp file download: upgrade to 6.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-5034 being exploited?
CVE-2025-5034 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-2025-5034 affect?
CVE-2025-5034 affects wp file download. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The wp-file-download WordPress plugin before 6.2.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How urgent is CVE-2025-5034?
Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference