Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using Easy Digital Downloads before 3.0. A malicious site could trick a logged-in administrator into causing WordPress content to be deleted. The issue is integrity-focused: it does not directly disclose data or grant access, but it can remove posts if an admin is successfully lured.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin update. It is not described as actively exploited, but affected sites can lose content if an administrator is tricked. Prioritize internet-facing ecommerce sites and sites where deleted posts could disrupt sales or customer trust.
Technical view
The plugin’s payment-history deletion path lacks CSRF protection and does not confirm the deleted post is actually payment history. An unauthenticated attacker still needs admin interaction in an authenticated browser session. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3, reflecting low attack complexity but required user interaction and limited integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Easy Digital Downloads versions before 3.0, especially where administrators manage the site from browsers that may visit external links. Sites already on 3.0 or later are not described as affected in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires social engineering or another way to get a logged-in administrator to trigger a crafted request. The likely business impact is accidental deletion of public content, products, or operational records stored as posts.
Researcher notes
This is CWE-352 with an additional object-validation failure: the deletion handler does not prove the target is payment history. Evidence is limited to the CVE record and WPScan reference in the supplied bundle. Do not claim broader product impact, exploitation in the wild, or fixes beyond the pre-3.0 boundary.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Easy Digital Downloads to version 3.0 or later.
- Check vendor guidance before applying assumptions to customized plugin builds.
- Restrict administrator browsing from active admin sessions where practical.
- Ensure reliable backups exist before plugin maintenance.
- Review WordPress roles and minimize administrator accounts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites using Easy Digital Downloads and record plugin versions.
- Confirm affected sites are not running versions before 3.0.
- Review logs for unexpected post or payment-history deletions.
- Verify backups can restore deleted WordPress posts.
- In staging, confirm deletion actions enforce CSRF protection and correct post type checks.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/db3c3c78-1724-4791-9ab6-ebb2e8a4c8b8CVE reference
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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