Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-11740?

Affected: Download Manager (W3eden). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-11740 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 11, 2025.

Is CVE-2024-11740 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-11740?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-11740?

Fixed versions are available, including Download Manager 3.3.04.

How urgently should CVE-2024-11740 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2024-11740

HighExploited

The The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.03.

Published Dec 19, 2024 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as 4a7be578-5883-4cd3-963d-bf81c3af2003

Key Facts

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CVE-2024-11740 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.3 v3.1) affecting Download Manager (W3eden).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 11, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 1.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Download Manager 3.3.04.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

1.9%

Higher than 79.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

The The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.03. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Sep 11, 2025	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Download ManagerW3eden	See advisory	3.3.04

Patched Releases

Download Manager

3.3.04

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 19, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 11, 2025
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.03.
Affected: Download Manager (W3eden). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 11, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Download Manager 3.3.04.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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