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CVE-2021-34639: Authenticated File Upload in WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 allows authenticated (Author+) users to upload files with a double extension, e.g. "payload.php.png" which is executable in some confi

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

Authenticated File Upload in WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 allows authenticated (Author+) users to upload files with a double extension, e.g. "payload.php.png" which is executable in some confi

Package
download-manager (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=3.1.24
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
high  CVSS 7.5
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (47.6th percentile)
Published
2021-08-05
Source
nvd

References

CWE-434CWE-646
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