CVE-2023-52221 CRITICAL

CVE-2023-52221: WordPress Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager Plugin <= 1.5.1 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Vendor Ukrsolution
Product Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published January 24, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

10.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in UkrSolution Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager.This issue affects Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager: from n/a through 1.5.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Barcode Scanner and Inventory Manager versions up to 1.5.1 allow unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files—such as PHP scripts—to execute code on the site. No user interaction or authentication is required. This vulnerability affects the entire system and can lead to complete compromise.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute arbitrary files on the server, including malicious code.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete system compromise: attackers can run code, steal data, modify content, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 24, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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