Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Customer Reviews Plugin for WordPress by WooCommerce

CVE-2023-6979

Summary

The Customer Reviews for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. This arises from inadequate file type validation within the ivole_import_upload_csv AJAX action in all versions up to and including 5.38.9. As a result, authenticated attackers with author-level access can upload malicious files to the server hosting the affected site, potentially leading to remote code execution. This vulnerability can expose the site to various security threats, making it crucial for site administrators to apply the necessary patches to safeguard against exploitation.

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