Easy Digital Downloads permits administrator-controlled file deletion
Easy Digital Downloads through 3.6.9 lets an administrator supply a file target to an undisclosed deletion operation without adequate path confinement. The operation can delete a server file writable by PHP. The Patchstack CNA record does not disclose the endpoint, action, path parameter, deletion function or which filesystem locations are reachable.
- Component
- Easy Digital Downloads
- Plugin slug
easy-digital-downloads- Affected
- n/a through 3.6.9
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jul 27, 2026
This CVE was published Jul 27, 2026 and is one of 67 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
No fixed release is identified in the authoritative record. Restrict administrator access and disable the affected functionality or plugin until a release newer than 3.6.9 is confirmed to fix CVE-2026-66476. Check for missing files and restore them from a known-good backup.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Administrator Arbitrary File Deletion in Easy Digital Downloads <= 3.6.9 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H