CVE-2023-52221CWE-434

WordPress Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager Plugin <= 1.5.1 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published January 24, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A dangerous oversight allows unrestricted file uploads in the UkrSolution Barcode Scanner and Inventory Manager! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that lets anyone walk in and drop off any dish without checking for ingredients — potentially serving up a hazardous meal to unsuspecting diners. An attacker could upload malicious files, which might lead to total system compromise, allowing them to execute harmful scripts or access sensitive data. The consequences could range from unauthorized data access to the complete takeover of the inventory management system. It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that lets anyone walk in and drop off any dish without checking for ingredients — potentially serving up a hazardous meal to unsuspecting diners. This vulnerability arises from the lack of validation for uploaded file types, enabling attackers to upload files that could contain dangerous scripts or malware. Versions affected are from n/a through 1.5.1.

What to do

An attacker could upload malicious files, which might lead to total system compromise, allowing them to execute harmful scripts or access sensitive data. The consequences could range from unauthorized data access to the complete takeover of the inventory management system. It's absolutely devastating! Immediate action is needed: patch the application to version 1.5.2, implement strict file type validations, and audit your upload functionalities to ensure no harmful files can bypass checks. Don't delay! You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your system. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00631 · 49.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-01-24T11:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JAN 11:55Z
    WordPress Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager Plugin <= 1.5.1 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload
    cvelistv5