What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6421?

CVE-2023-6421 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 80.6%.

Which versions of Download Manager are affected by CVE-2023-6421?

Organizations using Download Manager WordPress face notable risk from CVE-2023-6421 rated CVSS 7.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-6421?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-6421. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 80.6%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-6421?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Download Manager CVE-2023-6421

HIGH

Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522)

2024-01-01 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Information Disclosure Download Manager

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:32 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jun 18, 2025 - 15:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 01, 2024 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.83 does not protect file download's passwords, leaking it upon receiving an invalid one.

AnalysisAI

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.83 does not protect file download's passwords, leaking it upon receiving an invalid one. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 80.6%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522), which allows attackers to obtain user credentials due to weak protection mechanisms. The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.83 does not protect file download's passwords, leaking it upon receiving an invalid one. Affected products include: W3Eden Download Manager. Version information: before 3.2.83.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Hash passwords with strong algorithms (bcrypt, argon2), encrypt credentials in transit and at rest, never log credentials.