Plataforma
wordpress
Componente
woocommerce-currency-switcher
Corregido en
1.4.3
CVE-2024-8271 describes an arbitrary shortcode execution vulnerability discovered in the FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to website defacement, data theft, or even remote code execution. The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 1.4.2.1, and a patch is available from the vendor.
The impact of this vulnerability is significant due to its ease of exploitation and the potential for widespread damage. An attacker can leverage this flaw to inject malicious shortcodes into the WooCommerce site, allowing them to execute arbitrary PHP code. This could lead to the theft of sensitive customer data, modification of product prices, or even complete compromise of the WordPress installation. The ability to execute arbitrary shortcodes bypasses standard WordPress security measures, making this a particularly dangerous vulnerability. Successful exploitation could also lead to denial of service by injecting shortcodes that consume excessive server resources.
This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on 2024-09-14. There are currently no known public exploits or active campaigns targeting this vulnerability, but the ease of exploitation suggests it could become a target. It is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability's reliance on shortcode execution aligns with common WordPress attack vectors, increasing the likelihood of exploitation.
Websites utilizing the FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin, particularly those running older versions (≤1.4.2.1), are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where plugin updates are not managed by the website owner are also particularly vulnerable, as are sites with weak password policies or inadequate security configurations.
• wordpress / composer / npm:
grep -r 'do_shortcode' /var/www/html/wp-content/plugins/fox-currency-switcher-professional-for-woocommerce/• wordpress / composer / npm:
wp plugin list | grep 'fox-currency-switcher-professional-for-woocommerce'• wordpress / composer / npm:
wp plugin update fox-currency-switcher-professional-for-woocommercedisclosure
Estado del Exploit
EPSS
1.72% (82% percentil)
CISA SSVC
Vector CVSS
The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-8271 is to immediately upgrade the FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin to the latest available version. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider temporarily disabling the plugin. While not a complete solution, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to block suspicious shortcode execution attempts can provide an additional layer of defense. Regularly review WordPress plugin permissions and restrict access to sensitive functions.
Actualice el plugin FOX – Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce a la última versión disponible. Esto solucionará la vulnerabilidad de ejecución de shortcodes arbitrarios sin autenticación.
Análisis de vulnerabilidades y alertas críticas directamente en tu correo.
CVE-2024-8271 is a HIGH severity vulnerability affecting the FOX Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes due to inadequate input validation.
Yes, if you are using FOX Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce version 1.4.2.1 or earlier, you are vulnerable to this arbitrary shortcode execution flaw.
Upgrade the FOX Currency Switcher Professional for WooCommerce plugin to the latest available version to patch this vulnerability. If upgrading is not immediately possible, temporarily disable the plugin.
While there are currently no confirmed active exploitation campaigns, the ease of exploitation suggests it could become a target. Monitor your website for suspicious activity.
Refer to the official FOX Currency Switcher website or WordPress plugin repository for the latest advisory and patch information.
Sube tu archivo de dependencias y detecta esta y otras CVEs al instante.
Sube tu archivo de dependencias y detecta esta y otras CVEs al instante.