WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2022-27862 Modified

Vikbooking: Dangerous file upload

Vikbooking is affected by dangerous file upload. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.

CVE / CNA score 9.8 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 9.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Vikbooking
Plugin slug
vikbooking
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Apr 19, 2022
Weakness
CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

This CVE was published Apr 19, 2022 and is one of 18 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Vikbooking to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Arbitrary File Upload leading to RCE in E4J s.r.l. VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS plugin <= 1.5.3 on WordPress allows attackers to upload and execute dangerous file types (e.g. PHP shell) via the signature upload on the booking form.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources