CVE-2023-6120: Path Traversal
First published: Sat Dec 09 2023(Updated: )
The Welcart e-Commerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.6 via the upload_certificate_file function. This makes it possible for administrators to upload .pem or .crt files to arbitrary locations on the server.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Welcart Plugin | <2.9.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2677cea6-d60d-4e10-afd7-e088a5592b19?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2992785/usc-e-shop/trunk/classes/paymentPaygent.class.php?contextall=1&old=2880236&old_path=%2Fusc-e-shop%2Ftrunk%2Fclasses%2FpaymentPaygent.class.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2999846%40usc-e-shop%2Ftrunk&old=2996147%40usc-e-shop%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6120?
CVE-2023-6120 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized file uploads.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6120?
To fix CVE-2023-6120, update the Welcart e-Commerce plugin to version 2.9.7 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6120?
All versions of the Welcart e-Commerce plugin up to and including 2.9.6 are affected by CVE-2023-6120.
What types of files can be uploaded due to CVE-2023-6120?
CVE-2023-6120 allows the upload of .pem and .crt files to arbitrary locations on the server.
Who is primarily impacted by CVE-2023-6120?
Administrators using the vulnerable versions of the Welcart e-Commerce plugin are primarily impacted by CVE-2023-6120.
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