CVE-2024-9654: The Easy Digital Downloads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Improper Authorization in versions 3.1 throug

Routine

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9654 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting easy digital downloads. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 t

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2024-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: awesomemotive

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-17 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

awesomemotive easy digital downloads UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.1 and < 3.3.5

Fixed in: 3.3.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.5 (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.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easy-digital-downloads sudo apt install easy-digital-downloads=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold easy-digital-downloads

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list easy-digital-downloads sudo dnf downgrade easy-digital-downloads-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-digital-downloads

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-9654?

easy digital downloads: upgrade to 3.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9654 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9654 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-2024-9654 affect?

CVE-2024-9654 affects easy digital downloads. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). 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 u

How urgent is CVE-2024-9654?

Priority 25/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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