Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed

Ultimate Product Catalog < 4.2.22 - Arbitrary File Upload

The Ultimate Product Catalog plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the Functions/Prepare_Data_For_Insertion.php file in versions up to, and including, 4.2.22. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers (before version 3.1.2) and authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above (before version 4.2.22), to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Ultimate Product Catalog. It affects Versions before 4.2.22 and is fixed in 4.2.22.

Published
Apr 22, 2015
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
ultimate-product-catalogue
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.2.22, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Ultimate Product Catalog as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 4.2.22. Update Ultimate Product Catalog to 4.2.22 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
4.2.22
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 4.2.22
Tracking ID
a30863c5-2e94-4952-b360-856394262023
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
ultimate-product-catalogue View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
4.2.22
Affected Versions
Versions before 4.2.22
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