What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2101?

CVE-2022-2101 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-2101?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-2101. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-2101?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-2101. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Download Manager CVE-2022-2101

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2022-07-18 security@wordfence.com

XSS WordPress Download Manager

6.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.4 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 19:38 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Apr 08, 2026 - 19:17 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jul 18, 2022 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.4

DescriptionCVE.org

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the file[files][] parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.2.46 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts on the file's page that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the editor area for the injected file page.

AnalysisAI

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the file[files][] parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.2.46 due to insufficient input. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the file[files][] parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.2.46 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts on the file's page that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the editor area for the injected file page. Affected products include: W3Eden Download Manager.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.