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CVE-2017-2216: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WordPress Download Manager prior to version 2.9.50 allows remote atta...

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WordPress Download Manager prior to version 2.9.50 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-2216 is a cross-site scripting issue in WordPress Download Manager before 2.9.50. An attacker could inject script or HTML through unspecified inputs. Business risk is mainly compromise of visitor or administrator browser sessions on affected WordPress sites, but the source bundle does not provide severity scoring or exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Treat this as a focused WordPress plugin remediation item, not a broad enterprise emergency. Patch or disable affected plugin versions on public sites, especially where customer trust, administrator sessions, or downloadable content workflows matter.

Technical view

The affected product is W3 Eden WordPress Download Manager prior to 2.9.50. The vulnerability is XSS via unspecified vectors, allowing remote injection of arbitrary web script or HTML. CVSS, CWE, required privileges, user interaction, and exact vulnerable parameters are not provided in the supplied sources.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Download Manager versions earlier than 2.9.50. Public-facing WordPress sites using the plugin are the primary concern. Sites not using this plugin, or already updated to 2.9.50 or later, are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Because the vectors are unspecified, defenders should not assume a single page or role boundary. Practical impact depends on where injected content is stored or reflected and which users view it.

Researcher notes

Evidence is incomplete: the bundle names XSS and affected versions but omits CVSS, CWE, exact vectors, authentication context, and patch details beyond the fixed version boundary. Avoid asserting exploitability conditions not present in the sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade WordPress Download Manager to version 2.9.50 or later.
  • If immediate upgrade is impossible, disable the plugin until vendor guidance is reviewed.
  • Review the WordPress plugin changelog and JVN advisory for vendor-specific notes.
  • Prioritize sites where administrators or customers interact with Download Manager content.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Download Manager plugin and recorded version.
  • Confirm no production site runs a version earlier than 2.9.50.
  • Review plugin-managed content and logs for suspicious script or HTML injection.
  • Use approved, non-destructive web scanning to confirm XSS controls after updating.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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CVSS and timeline data

No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
W3 Eden, Inc.WordPress Download Managerprior to version 2.9.50Listed
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CWE details

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