CVE-2022-4236
Last modified
CVE-2022-4236 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.5 does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file via an AJAX action available to any authenticated users, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to read arbitrary files on the server.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.5 does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file via an AJAX action available to any authenticated users, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to read arbitrary files on the server.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Welcart | Welcart E-Commerce | < 2.8.5 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/436d8894-dab8-41ea-8ed0-a3338aded635Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/436d8894-dab8-41ea-8ed0-a3338aded635Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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