CVE-2024-11740: Download Manager (WordPress plugin) · Code Injection
Affects Download Manager (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · CVSS 7.3 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 79% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Dec 2024
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: Download Manager < 3.3.04 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| codename065 Download Manager | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
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.
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.
References
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4a7be578-5883-4cd3-963d-bf81c3af2003?source=cve (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.02/src/Package/views/shortcode-iframe.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.02/src/Package/Hooks.php (opens in a new tab)