CVE-2023-23489
CVE-2023-23489 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sandhillsdev Easy Digital Downloads with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Sandhillsdev Easy Digital Downloads
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Easy Digital Downloads WordPress Plugin, versions 3.1.0.2 & 3.1.0.3, is affected by an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 's' parameter of its 'edd_download_search' action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23489?
- The Easy Digital Downloads WordPress Plugin, versions 3.1.0.2 & 3.1.0.3, is affected by an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 's' parameter of its 'edd_download_search' action.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23489?
- CVE-2023-23489 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-23489 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-23489?
- CVE-2023-23489 affects Sandhillsdev Easy Digital Downloads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23489?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-23489 published?
- CVE-2023-23489 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sandhillsdev:easy_digital_downloads:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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