Z-Downloads WordPress Plugin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Z-Downloads WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 1.11.6. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape certain parameters before displaying them on the page. This oversight could enable unauthenticated users to execute cross-site scripting attacks by manipulating share URLs.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user viewing the affected page.

Remediation

Users are advised to update the Z-Downloads WordPress plugin to version 1.11.6 or later.