CVE-2023-40005

WordPress Easy Digital Downloads plugin <= 3.1.5 - Broken Access Control

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Easy Digital Downloads Easy Digital Downloads allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Easy Digital Downloads: from n/a through 3.1.5.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Easy Digital Downloads plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.2.0).

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Easy Digital Downloads Easy Digital Downloads
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/easy-digital-downloads/vulnerability/wordpress-easy-digital-downloads-plugin-3-1-5-broken-access-control?_s_id=cve vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40005?
CVE-2023-40005 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40005?
To fix CVE-2023-40005: Update the WordPress Easy Digital Downloads plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.2.0).
Is CVE-2023-40005 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40005 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-2023-40005?
CVE-2023-40005 affects Easy Digital Downloads Easy Digital Downloads.
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