CVE-2026-39676Network attack vector

Unauthenticated state change via missing capability check

Published Apr 8, 2026 · Updated Apr 8, 2026

Missing authorization in WordPress Download Manager 3.3.52 and earlier allows remote attackers to perform an unauthorized state change. Published records identify a missing capability check in an affected function but do not disclose the function or protected action. No account or user interaction is required, and the documented consequence is limited to a low-impact integrity change.

CVSS severity5.3
Medium
EPSS probability0.19%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Missing authorization in WordPress Download Manager 3.3.52 and earlier allows remote attackers to perform an unauthorized state change. Published records identify a missing capability check in an affected function but do not disclose the function or protected action. No account or user interaction is required, and the documented consequence is limited to a low-impact integrity change.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-39676
Published
Apr 8, 2026
Updated
Apr 8, 2026
Vendor
W3 Eden, Inc.
Product
WordPress Download Manager
Classifications
CWE-862, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 8, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 8, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=3.3.52 changes=[{"at":"3.3.53","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

W3 Eden, Inc. · WordPress Download Managerversion=0 <=3.3.52 changes=[{"at":"3.3.53","status":"unaffected"}]

Published CVSS scores

5.3PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
5.3CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-862Missing Authorization
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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