CVE-2022-42698CWE-434

WordPress Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin <= 1.1.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published November 18, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated file upload vulnerability in the Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin for WordPress is a recipe for disaster! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant allowing anyone to drop off ingredients in the kitchen without checking their quality or origin. You could end up serving a mystery dish that no one ordered! If exploited, an attacker could upload malicious files directly to your server, leading to anything from data breaches to full control over the site. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information or even website defacement, leaving your digital reputation in tatters!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant allowing anyone to drop off ingredients in the kitchen without checking their quality or origin. You could end up serving a mystery dish that no one ordered! This vulnerability arises because the Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin (versions <= 1.1.0) allows users to upload files without proper authentication or validation, making it easy for attackers to inject harmful files.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could upload malicious files directly to your server, leading to anything from data breaches to full control over the site. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information or even website defacement, leaving your digital reputation in tatters! Immediately update the Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin to version 1.1.1 or later. Additionally, conduct a thorough review of your site's file upload functionality to ensure proper validation and access controls are in place. Regularly monitor your site for any unusual activity. You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to secure your site from this threat! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00991 · 62.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2022-11-18T22:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 NOV 22:15Z
    WordPress Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin <= 1.1.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5