CVE-2025-13498 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of sensitive information in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.32. This is due to missing authorization and capability checks on the `wpdm_media_access` AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve passwords and access control settings for protected media attachments, which can then be used to bypass the intended media protection and download restricted files.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-13498?

CVE-2025-13498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of sensitive information in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.32. This is due to missing authorization and capabilit...

How severe is CVE-2025-13498?

CVE-2025-13498 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13498?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.