CVE-2026-2383
Stored XSS in Simple Download Monitor Plugin Allows Script Injection
Publication date: 2026-02-27
Last updated on: 2026-02-27
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| simple_download_monitor | plugin | to 4.0.5 (inc) |
| wordfence | simple_download_monitor | to 4.0.5 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Simple Download Monitor plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 4.0.5. This vulnerability arises because the plugin does not properly sanitize input or escape output in custom fields.
As a result, authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious web scripts into pages. These scripts will execute whenever any user accesses the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages.
- It can lead to theft of user credentials or session tokens.
- It can enable unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
- It can compromise the integrity and trustworthiness of the website.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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