What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-14235?

CVE-2026-14235 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: 0.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-14235?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-14235. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-14235?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2026-14235. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Download Manager CVE-2026-14235

EUVD-2026-49079 HIGH

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2026-07-27 WPScan

GHSA-4m9m-6fj5-4v23

WordPress Authentication Bypass Download Manager Unknown

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: WPScan

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness

CWE

CWE-284

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 27, 2026

Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.62 fails to bind temporary download tokens to user sessions, creating long-lived, reusable bearer tokens. An attacker who obtains a leaked token can repeatedly bypass authentication and download role- or password-protected files without authorization. Public proof-of-concept exploit code exists, though no active exploitation has been reported in the wild.

Affected VersionsENISA

Download Manager 0 <3.3.62

Affected Packages

euvd download_manager fix: 3.3.62

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Severity by source

Vendor (WPScan) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from Vendor (WPScan) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: WPScan

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch available

Jul 27, 2026 - 07:01 EUVD

CVE Published

Jul 27, 2026 - 06:00 cve.org

UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

CVE Published

Jul 27, 2026 - 06:00 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.3.62 does not bind its temporary download token to the requesting session nor expire it promptly, making the token a long-lived, multi-use, portable bearer token, so that an attacker who obtains one leaked download key can repeatedly download a role- or password-protected package file without authorization.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 86% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

EUVD

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

Vulnrichment

VulDB

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 HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

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

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable

Yes

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Technical Impact

Partial

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +38

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.

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References

Advisories & patches

ADVISORY https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14235 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/383374

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