CVE-2025-12177
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Publication date: 2025-11-08

Last updated on: 2025-11-12

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a hardcoded Cron key used in the deleteExpired() and clearTempDataCPCron() functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.30. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger these cron jobs leading to deletion of expired posts and clearing cache.
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Published
2025-11-08
Last Modified
2025-11-12
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2025-12177
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wordpress download_manager *
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CWE-321 The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key.
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Executive Summary

The vulnerability in the Download Manager plugin for WordPress is due to a hardcoded Cron key used in certain functions (deleteExpired() and clearTempDataCPCron()). This allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger these cron jobs, which can delete expired posts and clear cache without authorization.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow unauthorized attackers to delete expired posts and clear cache on a WordPress site using the Download Manager plugin. This could lead to loss of data or disruption of site functionality.

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