CVE-2024-21519
6.6 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-21519 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting opencart opencart. It was published on June 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
This affects versions of the package opencart/opencart from 4.0.0.0. An Arbitrary File Creation issue was identified via the database restoration functionality. By injecting PHP code into the database, an attacker with admin privileges can create a backup file with an arbitrary filename (including the extension), within /system/storage/backup. **Note:** It is less likely for the created file to be available within the web root, as part of the security recommendations for the application suggest moving the storage path outside of the web root.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opencart. Update opencart to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| opencart | opencart | 4.0.0.0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-21519?
CVE-2024-21519 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting opencart opencart. It was published on June 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-21519?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-21519?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opencart. Update opencart to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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