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CVE-2021-24703: The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate

medium Affects download-plugin (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate

Package
download-plugin (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<1.6.1
Fixed in
1.6.1
Severity
medium  CVSS 5.7
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (34.0th percentile)
Published
2021-11-23
Source
nvd

References

CWE-352CWE-732
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