CVE-2023-40219
CVE-2023-40219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Welcart Welcart E-commerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Welcart Welcart E-commerce
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Welcart e-Commerce versions 2.7 to 2.8.21 allows a user with editor or higher privilege to upload an arbitrary file to an unauthorized directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40219?
- Welcart e-Commerce versions 2.7 to 2.8.21 allows a user with editor or higher privilege to upload an arbitrary file to an unauthorized directory.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40219?
- CVE-2023-40219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-40219 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-40219?
- CVE-2023-40219 affects Welcart Welcart E-commerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-40219?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-40219 published?
- CVE-2023-40219 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:welcart:welcart_e-commerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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