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WP File Download security & vulnerabilities

wp-file-download— active installsLast vulnerability Oct 9, 2026

Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version

At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.

5Known vulnerabilities
  • Critical0
  • High3
  • Medium2
  • Low0
Vulnerabilities per year
2025: 1 vulnerability1252026: 4 vulnerabilities426

All WP File Download vulnerabilities

WP File Download vulnerabilities
SeverityVulnerabilityCVEPublished
High8.1Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion/Modification via 'task' Parameter to Multiple Functions
≤6.3.9Update to 6.3.10
CVE-2026-94538
High7.2Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤6.3.6No patch available
CVE-2026-39799
Medium6.5Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal in 'remoteurl' Parameter
≤6.3.8Update to 6.3.9
CVE-2026-14975
High8.1Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion via 'remoteurl' Parameter
≤6.3.4Update to 6.3.5
CVE-2026-14982
Medium6.1Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
≤6.2.5Update to 6.2.6
CVE-2025-5034

WP File Download: common questions

Does WP File Download have known vulnerabilities?

Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 5 known vulnerabilities in WP File Download: 3 high, 2 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.

How do I check which version of WP File Download 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 WP File Download vulnerability?

CVE-2026-94538, published Oct 9, 2026: WP File Download <= 6.3.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion/Modification via 'task' Parameter to Multiple Functions. Severity: High (CVSS 8.1).

Is any WP File Download vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?

No. None of the known WP File Download vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

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