How severe is CVE-2023-40005?

CVE-2023-40005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40005?

CVE-2023-40005 affects Awesomemotive Easy Digital Downloads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40005?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-40005 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40005 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44628.

When was CVE-2023-40005 published?

CVE-2023-40005 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40005

CVE-2023-40005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Awesomemotive Easy Digital Downloads with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44628
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Awesomemotive Easy Digital Downloads
Published: 2024-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Syed Balkhi Easy Digital Downloads easy-digital-downloads allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Easy Digital Downloads: from n/a through <= 3.1.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40005?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Syed Balkhi Easy Digital Downloads easy-digital-downloads allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Easy Digital Downloads: from n/a through <= 3.1.5.
How severe is CVE-2023-40005?: CVE-2023-40005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40005?: CVE-2023-40005 affects Awesomemotive Easy Digital Downloads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40005 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40005 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44628.
When was CVE-2023-40005 published?: CVE-2023-40005 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/easy-digital-downloads/vulnerability/wordpress-easy-digital-downloads-plugin-3-1-5-broken-access-control?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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