CVE-2018-20714: Path Traversal

Published Jan 15, 2019
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Updated

The logging system of the Automattic WooCommerce plugin before 3.4.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to a File Deletion vulnerability. This allows deletion of woocommerce.php, which leads to certain privilege checks not being in place, and therefore a shop manager can escalate privileges to admin.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WooCommerce WooCommerce WordPress<3.4.6

Event History

Jan 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-20714.

2

What is the vulnerability in the Automattic WooCommerce plugin?

The vulnerability is a File Deletion vulnerability in the logging system of the Automattic WooCommerce plugin.

3

How does the vulnerability in the Automattic WooCommerce plugin work?

The vulnerability allows deletion of woocommerce.php, which can lead to certain privilege checks not being in place, allowing a shop manager to escalate privileges to admin.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20714?

The severity of CVE-2018-20714 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

5

How do I fix the vulnerability in the Automattic WooCommerce plugin?

To fix the vulnerability, upgrade to version 3.4.6 or higher of the Automattic WooCommerce plugin for WordPress.

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