WooCommerce <= 3.6.4 - Missing File Type Validation

2019-07-02 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.6.5

Affected PluginWooCommerce

Affected Version<= 3.6.4

CVSS7.2High

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the tax rate importer due to missing file type validation that made it possible for high level authenticated attackers to upload malicious files in versions up to, and including, 3.6.4.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.6.5, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/162a194c-a7de-44c4-a659-8188e303b6a2

CVSS Vector

7.2

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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