HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-9654
LOW

CVE-2024-9654

CWE-863Published: December 17, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-9654 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

awesomemotive1 product(s)
easy digital downloads
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://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
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d3f4de75-abf5-46e8-854d-be91ed74a5f3?source=cve

All References (2)

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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.phpPatch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d3f4de75-abf5-46e8-854d-be91ed74a5f3?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-9654
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 17, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-9654 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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