What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WooCommerce Support Ticket System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_manage_file_chunk_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 17.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The WooCommerce Support Ticket System allows unauthenticated attackers to upload files without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files to the server over the network without needing credentials or user interaction. This enables running arbitrary code on the site and compromising all data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Upload and execute malicious files on the server without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete site compromise: attackers can run code, steal data, modify content, and disable the site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 9, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated