Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2023-5953

Welcart e-Commerce <= 2.9.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload

The Welcart e-Commerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the upload_certificate_file function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4. This makes it possible for subscribers or higher to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-5953 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Welcart e-Commerce. It affects Versions up to 2.9.4 and is fixed in 2.9.5.

Published
Nov 14, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
usc-e-shop
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.9.5, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-5953 is tracked for the Plugin Welcart e-Commerce as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 2.9.4. Update Welcart e-Commerce to 2.9.5 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
2.9.5
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.9.4
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-5953
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2023-5953
Patched Versions
2.9.5
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.9.4
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