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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WooCommerce WooCommerce One Page Checkout allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WooCommerce One Page Checkout: from n/a through 2.3.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WooCommerce One Page Checkout versions up to 2.3.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with low-level access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended checkout directory. This could expose configuration files, database credentials, or other sensitive data stored on the server.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive files like wp-config.php or database credentials could be exposed to authenticated attackers.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-level user account (e.g., customer account) on the site.
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