CVE-2021-24171: WooCommerce Upload Files < 59.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Published Apr 5, 2021
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Updated

The WooCommerce Upload Files WordPress plugin before 59.4 ran a single sanitization pass to remove blocked extensions such as .php. It was possible to bypass this and upload a file with a PHP extension by embedding a "blocked" extension within another "blocked" extension in the "wcuffilename" parameter. It was also possible to perform a double extension attack and upload files to a different location via path traversal using the "wcufcurrentuploadsessionid" parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WooCommerce Upload Files WordPress<59.4
Vanquish Woocommerce Upload Files Wordpress<59.4

Event History

Apr 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this WooCommerce Upload Files WordPress plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this WooCommerce Upload Files WordPress plugin vulnerability is CVE-2021-24171.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24171?

The severity of CVE-2021-24171 is critical.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-24171?

The affected software for CVE-2021-24171 is WooCommerce Upload Files WordPress plugin before version 59.4.

4

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by bypassing the sanitization process and uploading a file with a PHP extension.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-24171?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-24171 at the following URLs: [URL 1](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ed4288a1-f7e4-455f-b765-5ac343f87194), [URL 2](https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/03/critical-vulnerability-patched-in-woocommerce-upload-files/).

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