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Plain-English summary
This CVE describes cross-site scripting in the Easy Digital Downloads QR Code extension for WordPress when used with older EDD versions. An attacker may be able to run script in a user’s browser if vulnerable pages process crafted input. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, active exploitation evidence, or detailed impact scope.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate legacy WordPress exposure. Prioritize sites that process payments, downloads, or customer accounts, because XSS can damage trust and support account compromise. Urgency increases if vulnerable versions remain internet-facing.
Technical view
The reported flaw is XSS caused by misuse of WordPress add_query_arg in the EDD QR Code extension context. Affected EDD branches are 1.8.x before 1.8.7, 1.9.x before 1.9.10, 2.0.x before 2.0.5, 2.1.x before 2.1.11, 2.2.x before 2.2.9, and 2.3.x before 2.3.7.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the EDD QR Code extension with one of the listed vulnerable EDD version ranges. The bundle does not identify affected deployment settings, routes, roles, or whether exploitation requires authentication.
Exploitation context
The source bundle supports XSS risk but not active exploitation. CVE data marks KEV as false, and no cited source claims exploitation in the wild. No exploit prerequisites or reliable exploitability details are provided.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, route details, authentication requirements, or exploit status are included. The key technical lead is add_query_arg misuse resulting in XSS. Validation should focus on installed plugin and EDD version mapping before deeper testing.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade EDD beyond the fixed version for the installed branch.
- Check Easy Digital Downloads vendor guidance for extension-specific remediation.
- Inventory WordPress sites for the EDD QR Code extension.
- Remove or disable the extension if it is unused.
- Apply normal XSS hardening and least-privilege admin practices.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the EDD QR Code extension is installed.
- Record the installed EDD version and compare it to vulnerable ranges.
- Verify production sites run fixed EDD versions or later.
- Review vendor advisories for any extension update requirements.
- Check logs for suspicious requests around QR Code extension pages.
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- Known Exploited
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160921003517/https://easydigitaldownloads.com/blog/security-fix-released/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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