Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2015-9530

Easy Digital Downloads – Upload File <= 1.0.4 - Arbitrary File Upload/Deletion

The Easy Digital Downloads – Upload File for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload/Delete and Remote Code Execution via the 'edd_upload_file_delete', 'edd_upload_file_view_files', and 'create_upload_dir' functions in versions up to, and including, 1.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to upload/delete system files and execute arbitrary code remotely.

Quick Answer

CVE-2015-9530 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Easy Digital Downloads – Upload File. It affects Versions up to 1.0.3 and is fixed in 1.0.4.

Published
Apr 09, 2015
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
edd-upload-file
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.0.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2015-9530 is tracked for the Plugin Easy Digital Downloads – Upload File as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 1.0.3. Update Easy Digital Downloads – Upload File to 1.0.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
1.0.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.0.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2015-9530
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
edd-upload-file View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2015-9530
Patched Versions
1.0.4
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.0.3
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