CVE-2024-5057: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Easy Dig

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5057?

easy digital downloads: upgrade to newer than 3.2.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5057 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5057 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-5057 affect?

CVE-2024-5057 affects easy digital downloads. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Easy Digital Downloads allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Easy Digital Downloads: from n/a through 3.2.12.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5057?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-5057 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting easy digital downloads. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Easy Digital Downloads allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Easy Digital Downloads: from n/a through 3.2.12.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: awesomemotive

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-29 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

awesomemotive easy digital downloads UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.12

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-digital-downloads || rpm -q easy-digital-downloads || easy-digital-downloads --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade easy-digital-downloads

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easy-digital-downloads

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Easy Digital Downloads <= 3.2.12 - SQL Injection

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-5057?

easy digital downloads: upgrade to newer than 3.2.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5057 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5057 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-5057 affect?

CVE-2024-5057 affects easy digital downloads. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Easy Digital Downloads allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Easy Digital Downloads: from n/a through 3.2.12.

How urgent is CVE-2024-5057?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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