CVE-2024-8271: FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce <= 1.4.2.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution
First published: Sat Sep 14 2024(Updated: )
The The FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode in the 'woocs_get_custom_price_html' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress FOX Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce | <1.4.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dec51bd6-2ffe-47b6-9423-6131395bf439?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-currency-switcher/tags/1.4.2.1/classes/woocs.php#L4604
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3150596%40woocommerce-currency-switcher&new=3150596%40woocommerce-currency-switcher&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8271?
CVE-2024-8271 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary shortcode execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8271?
To fix CVE-2024-8271, update the FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin to version 1.4.2.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-8271?
All users of the FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin on WordPress versions up to and including 1.4.2.1 are affected by CVE-2024-8271.
What versions of the plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2024-8271?
All versions of the FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin up to and including version 1.4.2.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-8271.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-8271?
The impact of CVE-2024-8271 includes the risk of arbitrary code execution, leading to potential website compromise.
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