CVE-2024-4442: Salon booking system <= 9.9 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion

Published May 21, 2024
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Updated

The Salon booking system plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 9.8. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the path of an uploaded file prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible. This was partially patched in 9.9, and sufficiently patched in 10.0. CVE-2024-37231 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WordPress Salon booking system<=9.8
Salonbookingsystem Salon Booking System Wordpress<10.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress Salon booking system plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress Salon booking system plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.9

Event History

May 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4442?

The severity of CVE-2024-4442 is considered to be high due to the potential for arbitrary file deletion by unauthenticated attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4442?

To fix CVE-2024-4442, update the Salon booking system plugin for WordPress to version 9.9 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-4442?

CVE-2024-4442 affects all versions of the Salon booking system plugin up to and including version 9.8.

4

What type of vulnerability is represented by CVE-2024-4442?

CVE-2024-4442 is a vulnerability that allows arbitrary file deletion due to improper validation of file paths.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2024-4442?

Unauthenticated attackers are at risk from CVE-2024-4442 as they can exploit this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files.

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