WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2025-52790 Deferred

WP-DownloadCounter: Cross-site scripting

WP-DownloadCounter is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 7.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
WP-DownloadCounter
Plugin slug
wp-downloadcounter
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jun 20, 2025
Weakness
CWE-352 — Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

This CVE was published Jun 20, 2025 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update WP-DownloadCounter to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in r-win WP-DownloadCounter wp-downloadcounter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP-DownloadCounter: from n/a through <= 1.01.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary and upstream sources