CVE-2024-50510 in AR for Woocommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/30/2024
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Web and Print Design AR For Woocommerce allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects AR For Woocommerce: from n/a through 6.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/30/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-50510 represents a critical security flaw in the Web and Print Design AR For Woocommerce plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through version 6.2. This issue constitutes a dangerous unrestricted file upload vulnerability that directly enables attackers to bypass normal security controls and deploy malicious web shells to target servers. The vulnerability falls under the category of unrestricted file upload as defined by CWE-434, which occurs when applications allow users to upload files without proper validation of file types or content, creating an avenue for arbitrary code execution.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the plugin's file upload functionality, where attackers can bypass input validation mechanisms and upload malicious files with dangerous extensions such as .php, .asp, or other server-side script files. When these malicious files are successfully uploaded to the web server, they can be executed by the web server, providing attackers with persistent access to the compromised system. This vulnerability directly enables threat actors to establish a foothold within the target environment and potentially escalate privileges to gain full control over the affected server. The attack vector typically involves crafting malicious payloads that appear legitimate to the upload mechanism while containing malicious code designed to execute arbitrary commands on the server.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-50510 extends beyond immediate code execution capabilities, as it allows attackers to maintain persistent access to compromised systems through web shell deployment. This persistent access enables threat actors to conduct reconnaissance, exfiltrate sensitive data, and establish further footholds within network environments. The vulnerability's impact is particularly severe in e-commerce environments where WooCommerce plugins handle sensitive customer data and transactional information. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter) techniques, as attackers leverage the plugin's upload functionality to execute malicious code and maintain persistence. The affected plugin's widespread use in WooCommerce environments increases the potential attack surface significantly.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-50510 require immediate attention from system administrators and security teams. The primary recommendation involves updating the Web and Print Design AR For Woocommerce plugin to the latest available version that contains patches addressing this vulnerability. Organizations should also implement strict file type validation mechanisms that prevent upload of executable scripts and other dangerous file types. Additional protective measures include restricting upload directories to prevent execution of uploaded files, implementing proper access controls, and conducting regular security audits of plugin installations. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect suspicious file upload activities and unauthorized access attempts. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls to block malicious upload attempts and establish incident response procedures to quickly address potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification as a high-severity issue according to CVSS scoring systems necessitates immediate remediation actions to prevent potential compromise of sensitive data and system integrity.