CVE-2022-2431: The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including 3.2.50. This is due to insufficient file type and path validation on the deleteFiles

high Affects download-manager (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2022-09-06; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including 3.2.50. This is due to insufficient file type and path validation on the deleteFiles

Package: download-manager (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=3.2.50
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: high CVSS 8.1
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 4% (90.1th percentile)
Published: 2022-09-06
Source: nvd

References

CWE-610 CWE-73

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