CVE-2022-2439: Easy Digital Downloads – Simple eCommerce for Selling Digital Files <= 3.3.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) PHAR Deserialization

Published Sep 24, 2024
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Updated

The Easy Digital Downloads – Simple eCommerce for Selling Digital Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted input via the 'upload[file]' parameter in versions up to, and including 3.3.3. This makes it possible for authenticated administrative users to call files using a PHAR wrapper, that will deserialize and call arbitrary PHP Objects that can be used to perform a variety of malicious actions granted a POP chain is also present.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Awesomemotive Easy Digital Downloads Wordpress<3.3.4
Easy Digital Downloads Simple eCommerce for Selling Digital Files<=3.3.3

Event History

Sep 24, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2439?

CVE-2022-2439 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution and data manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2439?

To fix CVE-2022-2439, update the Easy Digital Downloads – Simple eCommerce for Selling Digital Files plugin to version 3.3.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-2439?

Authenticated administrative users of the Easy Digital Downloads – Simple eCommerce for Selling Digital Files plugin up to version 3.3.3 are affected by CVE-2022-2439.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-2439?

The impact of CVE-2022-2439 includes unauthorized access and potential exploitation through deserialization of untrusted input.

5

Is CVE-2022-2439 still an issue in newer versions?

CVE-2022-2439 has been addressed in version 3.3.4 and later of the plugin, so users should ensure they are using the latest version.

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