WordPress.Download.Monitor.Plugin.post_title.Stored.XSS

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WordPress Project Download Monitor Plugin for WordPress.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in post_title parameter. A remote, authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to the target server. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary script code being executed in the security context of the browser.

Affected Products

WordPress Project Download Monitor Plugin for WordPress before 4.4.7

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://github.com/WPChill/download-monitor/blob/master/changelog.txt

CVE References