Vulnerability Report
Plugin Low Patch path listed CVE-2026-2419

WP-DownloadManager <= 1.69 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read via 'download_path' Parameter

The WP-DownloadManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.69 via the 'download_path' configuration parameter. This is due to insufficient validation of the download path setting, which allows directory traversal sequences to bypass the WP_CONTENT_DIR prefix check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to configure the plugin to list and access arbitrary files on the server by exploiting the file browser functionality.

Quick Answer

CVE-2026-2419 is a low severity with CVSS 2.7 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WP-DownloadManager. It affects Versions up to 1.69 and is fixed in 1.69.1.

Published
Feb 17, 2026
Last Updated
Feb 18, 2026
Slug
wp-downloadmanager
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.69.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2026-2419 is tracked for the Plugin WP-DownloadManager as low severity with CVSS 2.7. The affected range is Versions up to 1.69. Update WP-DownloadManager to 1.69.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
1.69.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.69
Tracking ID
CVE-2026-2419
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
wp-downloadmanager View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2026-2419
Patched Versions
1.69.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.69
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