CVE-2026-119156
Download Manager <= 7.5.9 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Registration Form (WP_Error-as-ID) via Spotlight Template [author_name]
Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpdm_reg[first_name], wpdm_reg[last_name], wpdm_reg[user_login]' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.5.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This requires the site to have "Anyone can register" enabled, the plugin's [wpdm_reg_form] shortcode published on a public page, and at least one package authored by user ID 1 rendered with the Spotlight link template.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 7, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 7, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Download Manager plugin.
- Ensure input sanitization and output escaping are implemented.
- Limit user registration if needed.
- Review package and template settings.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpdm_reg[first_name], wpdm_reg[last_name], wpdm_reg[user_login]' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.5.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This requires the site to have "Anyone can register" enabled, the plugin's [wpdm_reg_form] shortcode published on a public page, and at least one package authored by user ID 1 rendered with the Spotlight link template. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/119xxx/CVE-2026-119156.json">CVE-2026-119156</a> Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/trunk/src/Package/PackageController.php#L2129 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/trunk/src/Package/views/link-templates/link-template-spotlight.php#L54 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/trunk/src/User/Register.php#L229 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/trunk/src/User/Register.php#L323 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/trunk/src/User/Register.php#L326 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1cfe8902-9ddf-4dac-80ca-17589b737cd5?source=cve Added Reference https://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/changelogs/