Vulnerability identifier: #VU62480

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27862

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: E4J s.r.l.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload on the booking form. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS: 1.5.0 - 1.5.3

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External links
http://wordpress.org/plugins/vikbooking/#developers
http://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/vikbooking/wordpress-vikbooking-hotel-booking-engine-pms-plugin-1-5-3-arbitrary-file-upload-leading-to-rce

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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.