CVE-2024-47341: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Lester Chan WP-DownloadManager
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lester Chan WP-DownloadManager wp-downloadmanager allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP-DownloadManager: from n/a through <= 1.68.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress, developed by Lester Chan, contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-47341. This vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary scripts in a user's browser. It affects all versions up to 1.68.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, scope change, and low impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this reflected XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. The CVSS vector indicates low complexity and no privileges required, increasing the risk. However, no known exploits are currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts and avoid using affected versions in high-risk environments. Monitor official sources for updates from Lester Chan or WP-DownloadManager regarding patches.
CVE-2024-47341: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Lester Chan WP-DownloadManager
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lester Chan WP-DownloadManager wp-downloadmanager allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP-DownloadManager: from n/a through <= 1.68.8.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress, developed by Lester Chan, contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-47341. This vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary scripts in a user's browser. It affects all versions up to 1.68.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, scope change, and low impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this reflected XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. The CVSS vector indicates low complexity and no privileges required, increasing the risk. However, no known exploits are currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts and avoid using affected versions in high-risk environments. Monitor official sources for updates from Lester Chan or WP-DownloadManager regarding patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-24T13:01:03.948Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7493e6bfc5ba1def8077
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:40:03 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:29:58 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:01:52 PM
Views: 25
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