CVE-2026-59524
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Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Easy Digital Downloads

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Easy Digital Downloads <= 3.6.7 versions.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-59524
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48190

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
easy_digital_downloads easy_digital_downloads to 3.6.8 (exc)
easy_digital_downloads easy_digital_downloads to 3.6.7 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-288 The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.

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Executive Summary

This is an unauthenticated broken authentication vulnerability in the Easy Digital Downloads WordPress plugin versions 3.6.7 and below. It allows attackers to perform actions that should require higher privileges without authentication, potentially leading to admin access on the website.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the Easy Digital Downloads plugin. If it is version 3.6.7 or below, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files directly for version information.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain administrative control of your WordPress site, allowing them to modify content, steal data, install malicious software, or take over your website entirely. This could lead to site defacement, data breaches, or further attacks on visitors.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Non-compliance could result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Easy Digital Downloads plugin to version 3.6.8 or later. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily or seeking assistance from a hosting provider or developer to apply a patch.

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