CVE-2021-24212: WooCommerce Help Scout < 2.9.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload leading to RCE

Published Apr 5, 2021
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Updated

The WooCommerce Help Scout WordPress plugin before 2.9.1 (https://woocommerce.com/products/woocommerce-help-scout/) allows unauthenticated users to upload any files to the site which by default will end up in wp-content/uploads/hstmp.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WooCommerce Help Scout WordPress<2.9.1

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24212?

The severity of CVE-2021-24212 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2021-24212?

CVE-2021-24212 is a vulnerability in the WooCommerce Help Scout WordPress plugin before version 2.9.1 that allows unauthenticated users to upload any files to the site, which may end up in wp-content/uploads/hstmp.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-24212?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-24212 by uploading arbitrary files to the vulnerable site.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-24212?

No, CVE-2021-24212 does not require authentication for exploitation.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-24212?

To fix CVE-2021-24212, you should update the WooCommerce Help Scout WordPress plugin to version 2.9.1 or later.

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