Is CVE-2021-34638 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-34638 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-34638 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-34638 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-34638?

CVE-2021-34638 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2021-34638

CWE-22Published: August 5, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Authenticated Directory Traversal in WordPress Download Manager <= 3.1.24 allows authenticated (Contributor+) users to obtain sensitive configuration file information, as well as allowing Author+ users to perform XSS attacks, by setting Download template to a file containing configuration information or an uploaded JavaScript with an image extension This issue affects: WordPress Download Manager version 3.1.24 and prior versions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-34638 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.