CVE-2025-12177 Download Manager <= 3.3.30 - Unauthenticated Cron Trigger due to Hardcoded Cron Key
Unauthenticated attackers can trigger cron jobs to delete expired posts and clear cache due to a hardcoded key in the Download Manager plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-12177?
CVE-2025-12177 is a medium-severity vulnerability in codename065 Download Manager, published on 8 Nov 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a hardcoded Cron key used in the deleteExpired() and clearTempDataCPCron() functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.30. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger these cron jobs leading to deletion of expired posts and clearing cache.
Weakness: CWE-321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-12177?
How do I fix CVE-2025-12177?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-12177 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-12177 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-12177 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5vw4-6m45-994c.