WordPress plugin
Simple Download Counter security & vulnerabilities
No known unpatched vulnerabilities in the latest version
All 5 known vulnerabilities are fixed in the latest release. If you run an older version, update to null or newer.
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium5
- Low0
All Simple Download Counter vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'text' Shortcode Attribute ≤2.3Update to 2.3.1 | CVE-2026-4278 | |
| Medium4.9 | Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal ≤2.2.2Update to 2.2.3 | CVE-2025-13677 | |
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤2.2Update to 2.2.1 | CVE-2025-46240 | |
| Medium6.5 | Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Read ≤2.0Update to 2.1 | CVE-2025-1730 | |
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting 1.6 – 1.6Update to 1.6.1 | CVE-2023-4838 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'text' Shortcode Attribute
≤2.3Update to 2.3.1
- Medium4.9Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal
≤2.2.2Update to 2.2.3
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤2.2Update to 2.2.1
- Medium6.5Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Read
≤2.0Update to 2.1
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
1.6 – 1.6Update to 1.6.1
Simple Download Counter: common questions
Does Simple Download Counter have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 5 known vulnerabilities in Simple Download Counter: 5 medium. None are known to affect version null.
How do I check which version of Simple Download Counter I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Simple Download Counter vulnerability?
CVE-2026-4278, published Mar 25, 2026: Simple Download Counter <= 2.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'text' Shortcode Attribute. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Simple Download Counter vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Simple Download Counter vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.