CVE-2026-121451: AB Download Manager before 1.11.2 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in its unauthenticated b
CVE-2026-121451 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
AB Download Manager before 1.11.2 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in its unauthenticated browser-integration API that allows remote attackers to write attacker-chosen files to arbitrary paths. A malicious web page can send a text/plain request to /start-headless-download with crafted folder and name values, placing payloads in startup folders for code execution on next login.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | n/a |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2026-11-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-03 |
Last updated 2026-11-03 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-121451 | amir1376 AB Download Manager up to 1.11.1 Browser Integration API folder/name cross-site request forgery 2026-11-03
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-2026-121451?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-121451 being exploited?
CVE-2026-121451 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-2026-121451 affect?
CVE-2026-121451 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). AB Download Manager before 1.11.2 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in its unauthenticated browser-integration API that allows remote attackers to write attacker-chosen files to arbitrary paths. A malicious web page can se
How urgent is CVE-2026-121451?
Priority 31/100. High severity