Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard vulnerabilities
Plugin slug download-plugins-dashboard · 5 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-12-16 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.9.7 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
0 of 5 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 4.3 | <= 1.9.6 | 1.9.7 | CVE-2025-14399 | 2025-12-16 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 1.9.1 | 1.9.2 | CVE-2024-9232 | 2024-10-10 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.2 | <= 1.8.7 | 1.8.8 | CVE-2024-7501 | 2024-08-15 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.9 | <= 1.8.5 | 1.8.6 | CVE-2024-35162 | 2024-05-17 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 1.6.0 | 1.6.0 | CVE-2019-17239 | 2019-10-02 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard plugin safe to use?
All 5 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.9.7 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard 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.