CVE-2024-11740: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in codename065 Download Manager
The The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.03. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-11740 is a code injection vulnerability in the codename065 Download Manager WordPress plugin. The flaw arises because the plugin improperly validates input before executing do_shortcode, allowing unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary shortcodes. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.3.03. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected site. This could enable code injection attacks that may affect site behavior or data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or removing the vulnerable Download Manager plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor official codename065 communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-11740: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in codename065 Download Manager
Description
The The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.03. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-11740 is a code injection vulnerability in the codename065 Download Manager WordPress plugin. The flaw arises because the plugin improperly validates input before executing do_shortcode, allowing unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary shortcodes. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.3.03. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected site. This could enable code injection attacks that may affect site behavior or data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or removing the vulnerable Download Manager plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor official codename065 communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-26T12:37:35.772Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e1bb7ef31ef0b5955a2
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:25:14 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:15:46 PM
Views: 25
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