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CVE-2023-1809: The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 6.3.0 leaks master key information without the need for a password, allowing attackers to download arbitrary password-protected package files.

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

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 6.3.0 leaks master key information without the need for a password, allowing attackers to download arbitrary password-protected package files.

Package
download-manager (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
>=6.0.0 and <6.3.0
Fixed in
6.3.0
Severity
high  CVSS 7.5
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (54.4th percentile)
Published
2023-05-02
Source
nvd

References

CWE-276
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