What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-13126?

CVE-2024-13126 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-13126?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-13126. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-13126?

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

Download Manager CVE-2024-13126

MEDIUM

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties (CWE-552)

2025-03-16 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Information Disclosure Path Traversal Download Manager W3Eden

4.6

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-552 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V5 - File Handling File access restriction MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 1 tactic: Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.61%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

No patch listed yet 0.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.07 doesn't prevent directory listing on web servers that don't use htaccess, allowing unauthorized access of files. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-552. The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.07 doesn't prevent directory listing on web servers that don't use htaccess, allowing unauthorized access of files. Affected products include: W3Eden Download Manager. Version information: before 3.3.07.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.6 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Apr 09, 2025 - 13:06 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 16, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.6

DescriptionCVE.org

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.07 doesn't prevent directory listing on web servers that don't use htaccess, allowing unauthorized access of files.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using Download Manager WordPress should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2024-13126, a file access vulnerability rated CVSS 4.6. This could allow unauthorized file access. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.6%

Top 30% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS POC (1)

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.6%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

Low

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +23

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Path Traversal HIGH

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.