CVE-2026-16685
Download Manager <= 3.3.66 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'icon' Shortcode Attribute
Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'icon' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.66 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. wp_kses_post() does not neutralize the payload because it operates on post content at save time and does not process shortcode attribute values that are emitted unescaped at render time.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 1, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 1, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16685
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Download Manager plugin immediately.
- Verify input sanitization and output escaping.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'codename065', 'product': 'Download Manager', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '3.3.66'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'icon' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.66 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. wp_kses_post() does not neutralize the payload because it operates on post content at save time and does not process shortcode attribute values that are emitted unescaped at render time. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.64/src/__/UI.php#L81 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.64/src/Category/Shortcodes.php#L18 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.64/src/Package/views/category-shortcode-toolbar.php#L17 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.64/src/Package/views/category-shortcode-toolbar.php#L36 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.66/src/__/UI.php#L81 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.66/src/Category/Shortcodes.php#L18 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.66/src/Package/views/category-shortcode-toolbar.php#L17 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.3.66/src/Package/views/category-shortcode-toolbar.php#L36 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3628015%40download-manager&new=3628015%40download-manager Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7a32393e-f233-4ab6-addc-9dd1e04c0e0a?source=cve