CVE-2026-4401
Received Received - Intake
CSRF in WordPress Download Monitor Plugin Allows Admin Actions

Publication date: 2026-04-08

Last updated on: 2026-04-08

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in the `actions_handler()` and `bulk_actions_handler()` methods in `class-dlm-downloads-path.php` in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.10. This is due to missing nonce verification on these functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete, disable, or enable approved download paths via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Published
2026-04-08
Last Modified
2026-04-08
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-4401
EUVD
EUVD-2026-19992
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
download_monitor download_monitor to 5.1.10 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-352 The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability known as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in its `actions_handler()` and `bulk_actions_handler()` methods within the file `class-dlm-downloads-path.php`. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 5.1.10.

The root cause is missing nonce verification in these functions, which means that the plugin does not properly verify that requests are legitimate and intended by the user.

As a result, an unauthenticated attacker can trick a site administrator into performing actions such as deleting, disabling, or enabling approved download paths by sending a forged request.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on your WordPress site if they can trick an administrator into clicking a malicious link.

  • They can delete approved download paths, potentially removing important files or resources.
  • They can disable or enable approved download paths, which might disrupt the availability or security of downloadable content.

Overall, this can lead to integrity and availability issues on your site, although it does not directly impact confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability exists due to missing nonce verification in the Download Monitor plugin for WordPress versions up to 5.1.10, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform actions via forged requests.

Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Download Monitor plugin to a version later than 5.1.10 where the issue is fixed.

Additionally, as a temporary measure, restrict access to administrative functions and educate site administrators to avoid clicking on suspicious links.

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