CVE-2023-30869

WordPress Easy Digital Downloads Plugin 3.1-3.1.1.4.1 is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Easy Digital Downloads plugin allows unauth. Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Easy Digital Downloads: from 3.1 through 3.1.1.4.1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 3.1.1.4.2 or a higher version.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Easy Digital Downloads Easy Digital Downloads
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/easy-digital-downloads/wordpress-easy-digital-downloads-plugin-3-1-1-4-1-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry
https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-easy-digital-downloads-vulnerability?_s_id=cve patch related third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30869?
CVE-2023-30869 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-30869?
To fix CVE-2023-30869: Update to 3.1.1.4.2 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-30869 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-30869 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-30869?
CVE-2023-30869 affects Easy Digital Downloads Easy Digital Downloads.
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