What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Easy Digital Downloads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.0. This is due to missing nonce validations in the edd_sendwp_disconnect() and edd_sendwp_remote_install() functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate or download and activate the SendWP plugin via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Easy Digital Downloads versions up to 3.5.0 contain a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions such as modifying settings or creating unauthorized transactions. The vulnerability requires the victim to click the link or visit the attacker's page while authenticated.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Trick an authenticated admin into performing unwanted actions like changing settings or creating transactions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can modify store settings, create unauthorized transactions, or alter product data if an admin visits a malicious link.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must be logged in and click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 20, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
