CVE-2024-30231CWE-434

WordPress Product Import Export for WooCommerce plugin <= 2.4.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published March 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A dangerous loophole lets attackers upload any file they want! With WebToffee's Product Import Export tool for WooCommerce, a malicious file could turn your online store into a hacker's playground. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish without checking if it’s safe to serve. An unverified chef could whip up something harmful that ends up poisoning your customers – that’s the risk here! An attacker could upload a malicious file that executes harmful code on your server. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even total takeover of your WooCommerce setup. The consequences can be absolutely devastating, especially for a business that relies on online sales!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish without checking if it’s safe to serve. An unverified chef could whip up something harmful that ends up poisoning your customers – that’s the risk here! This vulnerability allows for unrestricted file uploads in WebToffee's Product Import Export for WooCommerce, versions up to 2.4.1, enabling the upload of potentially dangerous file types without proper validation.

What to do

An attacker could upload a malicious file that executes harmful code on your server. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even total takeover of your WooCommerce setup. The consequences can be absolutely devastating, especially for a business that relies on online sales! Immediately update to version 2.4.2 or later to close this security gap. Additionally, implement strict file type validation to ensure only safe files are allowed. Regularly audit your configurations to prevent similar issues in the future. You've got this! Act quickly, and you'll keep your store safe from unwanted intrusions. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00603 · 48.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-03-26T11:57Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAR 11:57Z
    WordPress Product Import Export for WooCommerce plugin <= 2.4.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5