Download Plugin vulnerabilities
Plugin slug download-plugin · 5 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-07-03 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 2.2.9 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
1 of 5 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Download Plugin
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High 7.2 | <= 2.2.8 | 2.2.9 | CVE-2025-6586 | 2025-07-03 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 2.2.0 | 2.2.1 | CVE-2024-9829 | 2024-10-22 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | < 2.0.5 | 2.0.5 | CVE-2022-36345 | 2023-05-24 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 1.6.2 | 2.0.0 | CVE-2021-25059 | 2022-11-02 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.7 | < 1.6.1 | 1.6.1 | CVE-2021-24703 | 2021-10-19 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Download Plugin plugin safe to use?
All 5 known issues are fixed in current versions (2.2.9 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Download Plugin my site runs?
In WordPress go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. From the outside, the free PluginPeek scan below reads the version from the site's public files.
How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
Make a full backup, then update it from Dashboard > Updates and check the site afterwards. If you would rather not, we can do it for a fixed $99, paid after you have checked the site.