Vulnerability identifier: #VU17935

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WooCommerce
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: WooCommerce

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when parsing JSON strings.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WooCommerce: 3.5.0 - 3.5.4

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External links
http://woocommerce.wordpress.com/2019/02/20/woocommerce-3-5-5-security-fix-release/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.