CVE-2023-5953
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CVE-2023-5953 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.9.5 does not validate files to be uploaded, as well as does not have authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action handling such upload. As a result, any authenticated users, such as subscriber could upload arbitrary files, such as PHP on the server. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.9.5 does not validate files to be uploaded, as well as does not have authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action handling such upload. As a result, any authenticated users, such as subscriber could upload arbitrary files, such as PHP on the server
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Welcart | Welcart E-Commerce | < 2.9.5 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6d29ba12-f14a-4cee-baae-a6049d83bce6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6d29ba12-f14a-4cee-baae-a6049d83bce6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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