Unauthorized File Deletion Vulnerability in Salon Booking System Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-4442

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Salon Booking System – Free Version
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 May 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-4442?

The Salon Booking System plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability across all versions up to and including 9.8. This vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of uploaded file paths before deletion. As a result, this flaw can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to remove critical files, such as wp-config.php, leading to potential site takeover and the execution of remote code. Website administrators are encouraged to assess their plugin version and implement necessary updates.

Affected Version(s)

Salon Booking System – Free Version 0 <= 9.9

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

rw-salon
Created by AgnesAhalya

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3088196/salo...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/salon-booking-...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

István Márton
.