CVE-2026-14335
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Stored XSS in Easy Digital Downloads WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via PayPal IPN Parameters in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-14335
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96116

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smub Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy 0

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the Easy Digital Downloads WordPress plugin. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via PayPal IPN parameters due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. The scripts execute when users access infected pages.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress installations for the Easy Digital Downloads plugin versions up to 3.6.9. Inspect server logs for suspicious PayPal IPN parameter inputs or unusual script injections in pages. Use security plugins like Wordfence to scan for known indicators of compromise.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could steal user sessions, redirect to malicious sites, or deface your website. Users visiting your site might have their data compromised or be exposed to phishing attempts. The vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection. Organizations may face fines or legal action if user data is compromised due to inadequate security measures.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Easy Digital Downloads plugin to the latest version beyond 3.6.9 immediately. Disable the plugin temporarily if an update is unavailable. Review and sanitize PayPal IPN parameter inputs in your WordPress configuration.

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