CVE-2024-9654

Easy Digital Downloads 3.1 - 3.3.4 - Improper Authorization to Paywall Bypass

Description

The Easy Digital Downloads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Improper Authorization in versions 3.1 through 3.3.4. This is due to a lack of sufficient validation checks within the 'verify_guest_email' function to ensure the requesting user is the intended recipient of the purchase receipt. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and view the receipts of other users, which contains a link to download paid content. Successful exploitation requires knowledge of another customers email address as well as the file ID of the content they purchased.

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: smub Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9654?
CVE-2024-9654 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9654?
To fix CVE-2024-9654, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-9654 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9654 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-2024-9654?
CVE-2024-9654 affects smub Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy.
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