Vulnerability Description
The Simple Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via custom field in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-download-monitor/tags/4.0.3/sd
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-download-monitor/trunk/sdm-sho
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/556e41d1-2c98-4175-87b
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-2383?
CVE-2026-2383 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Simple Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via custom field in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and ou...
How severe is CVE-2026-2383?
CVE-2026-2383 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-2383?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.