CVE-2024-12875: Easy Digital Downloads <= 3.3.2 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Download

Published Dec 21, 2024
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Updated

The Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.2 via the file download functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Easy Digital Downloads Easy Digital Downloads<=3.3.2
Awesomemotive Easy Digital Downloads Wordpress<3.3.3

Event History

Dec 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:22 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12875?

CVE-2024-12875 has been categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12875?

To resolve CVE-2024-12875, update the Easy Digital Downloads plugin to version 3.3.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-12875?

CVE-2024-12875 affects all users of Easy Digital Downloads plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 3.3.2.

4

What is directory traversal in the context of CVE-2024-12875?

In the context of CVE-2024-12875, directory traversal refers to the vulnerability that allows attackers to access files and directories outside of the intended directory structure.

5

Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2024-12875?

Yes, CVE-2024-12875 can be exploited by authenticated attackers with administrative privileges.

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