CVE-2022-4236

Public Exploit
Welcart e-Commerce < 2.8.5 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Access

Description

The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.5 does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file via an AJAX action available to any authenticated users, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to read arbitrary files on the server.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Welcart e-Commerce
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/436d8894-dab8-41ea-8ed0-a3338aded635 exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4236?
CVE-2022-4236 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4236?
To fix CVE-2022-4236, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-4236 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-4236 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-4236?
CVE-2022-4236 affects Unknown Welcart e-Commerce.
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