CVE-2024-9654: Easy Digital Downloads 3.1 - 3.3.4 - Improper Authorization to Paywall Bypass
First published: Tue Dec 17 2024(Updated: )
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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Digital Downloads | >=3.1<=3.3.4 | |
| Easy Digital Downloads | >=3.1<3.3.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d3f4de75-abf5-46e8-854d-be91ed74a5f3?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3188001/easy-digital-downloads/trunk/includes/blocks/includes/orders/functions.php?old=2990247&old_path=easy-digital-downloads%2Ftrunk%2Fincludes%2Fblocks%2Fincludes%2Forders%2Ffunctions.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9654?
CVE-2024-9654 has a medium severity rating due to improper authorization resulting from insufficient validation checks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9654?
To fix CVE-2024-9654, update the Easy Digital Downloads plugin to version 3.3.5 or later.
Which versions of Easy Digital Downloads are affected by CVE-2024-9654?
CVE-2024-9654 affects versions 3.1 through 3.3.4 of the Easy Digital Downloads plugin.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9654?
CVE-2024-9654 is classified as an Improper Authorization vulnerability.
What functionality is compromised by CVE-2024-9654?
The functionality compromised by CVE-2024-9654 involves the 'verify_guest_email' function, which fails to validate if the requesting user is the intended recipient.
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