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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-5034
CVE-2025-5034:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The wp-file-download WordPress plugin before version 6.2.6 contains a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-5034. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on May 31, 2025, affecting the plugin's parameter handling functionality (WPScan, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter before it is output back in the page. This security flaw allows for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks. The vulnerability has been classified under CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting) and received a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating high severity (WPScan).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or other malicious actions when an administrator visits a specially crafted page (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 6.2.6 of the wp-file-download plugin. Users are strongly advised to update to this version or later to protect against this security risk (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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