CVE-2023-6120

Name: CVE-2023-6120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-09T07:15:08.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.7/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6120 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The Welcart e-Commerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.6 via the upload_certificate_file function. This makes it possible for administrators to upload .pem or .crt files to arbitrary locations on the server.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Welcart e-Commerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.6 via the upload_certificate_file function. This makes it possible for administrators to upload .pem or .crt files to arbitrary locations on the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Welcart	Welcart E-Commerce	< 2.9.7

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6120?

How severe is CVE-2023-6120?

CVE-2023-6120 has a CVSS score of 2.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6120?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-6120?

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Source: NVD / NIST