CVE-2026-42638
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Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Awesomemotive Easy Digital Downloads easy-digital-downloads allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Easy Digital Downloads: from n/a through 3.7.1.

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-07
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-42638
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93060

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Awesomemotive Easy Digital Downloads 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This is an unauthenticated broken access control vulnerability in Easy Digital Downloads plugin versions 3.7.1 and below. It allows unauthenticated users to access restricted pages or perform unauthorized actions without needing to log in.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Easy Digital Downloads plugin version 3.7.1 or below is installed on your WordPress site. Look for unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity in server logs. No specific commands are provided in the resources.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could expose sensitive data by allowing unauthorized access to restricted pages or actions. Attackers might exploit it to steal information or perform actions without permission. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk of exploitation.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements for data protection and access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks. Update the plugin to the latest version if available. If no update exists, seek assistance from a hosting provider or developer to implement temporary fixes.

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