CVE-2026-116403
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Race Condition in Easy Digital Downloads

Publication date: 2026-10-26

Last updated on: 2026-10-26

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Awesomemotive Easy Digital Downloads easy-digital-downloads allows Leveraging Race Conditions.This issue affects Easy Digital Downloads: from n/a through 3.7.1.

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Published
2026-10-26
Last Modified
2026-10-26
Generated
2026-10-26
AI Q&A
2026-10-26
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-116403
EUVD
EUVD-2026-109986

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Awesomemotive Easy Digital Downloads 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-362 The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.

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Executive Summary

This is a race condition vulnerability in the Easy Digital Downloads WordPress plugin. It occurs when the software improperly synchronizes access to shared resources, allowing attackers to exploit timing gaps to bypass security checks like using a discount code multiple times.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Easy Digital Downloads plugin in your WordPress admin panel. If the version is 3.7.1 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WP-CLI or inspect the plugin files for version details.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to bypass intended restrictions, such as reusing discount codes or gaining unauthorized access to features. The impact is limited to the plugin's functionality but could lead to financial losses or privilege escalation if misused.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Easy Digital Downloads plugin to version 3.7.2 or later immediately. Disable the plugin temporarily if an update is not immediately available. Monitor for unusual discount code usage or unauthorized transactions.

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