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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2022-4236

The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.5 does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file via an AJAX action available to any authenticated users, which could a...

Vulnerability Description

The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.5 does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file via an AJAX action available to any authenticated users, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to read arbitrary files on the server.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WelcartWelcart E-Commerce< 2.8.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-552

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-4236?

CVE-2022-4236 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.8.5 does not validate user input before using it to output the content of a file via an AJAX action available to any authenticated users, which could a...

How severe is CVE-2022-4236?

CVE-2022-4236 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4236?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Welcart Welcart E-Commerce.