CVE-2022-41840: WordPress Welcart eCommerce plugin <= 2.7.7 - Unauth. Directory Traversal vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2022
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Updated

Unauth. Directory Traversal vulnerability in Welcart eCommerce plugin <= 2.7.7 on WordPress.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Collne Welcart E-commerce Wordpress<2.7.8
Welcart Welcart e-Commerce WordPress<2.7.8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress Welcart eCommerce plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.8

Event History

Nov 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-41840.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41840?

The severity of CVE-2022-41840 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-41840?

The affected software for CVE-2022-41840 is the Welcart eCommerce plugin version <= 2.7.7 running on WordPress.

4

What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2022-41840?

CVE-2022-41840 is an Unauthenticated Directory Traversal vulnerability in the Welcart eCommerce plugin version <= 2.7.7 on WordPress.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-41840?

To fix CVE-2022-41840, update the Welcart eCommerce plugin to version 2.7.8 or later.

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