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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-1809 · published 2 May 2023

CVE-2023-1809: W3eden download manager incorrect default permissions vulnerability

W3eden · Download Manager

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.

7.5 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.74% · top 46.4% CWE-276 · Incorrect default permissions
7.5CVSS 3.1 base score
0.74%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References, 2 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/57f0a078-fbeb-4b05-8892-e6d99edb82c1 ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/57f0a078-fbeb-4b05-8892-e6d99edb82c1 ExploitThird Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-1809), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-17). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.