Vulnerability Description
WooCommerce 7.1.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by injecting shell commands through the product-type parameter. Attackers can send requests to the class-wc-meta-box-product-images.php endpoint with unsanitized product-type values to write malicious PHP files to the web root.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51156
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/woocommerce-remote-code-execution-via-class
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-50972?
CVE-2022-50972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). WooCommerce 7.1.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by injecting shell commands through the product-type parameter. Attackers can send ...
How severe is CVE-2022-50972?
CVE-2022-50972 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-50972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.