Next-Cart Store to WooCommerce Migration: arbitrary file deletion
Next-Cart Store to WooCommerce Migration
Arbitrary file deletion in the Next-Cart Store to WooCommerce Migration component. Threat level: High (CVSS 8.1).
Who is affected
This vulnerability affects: Next-Cart Store to WooCommerce Migration. If you use this component on your site, check the version and update it as soon as possible.
How dangerous
Rating: High, CVSS 8.1 out of 10. It is worth acting before the flaw is exploited.
What this flaw is
The flaw allows deletion of files the attacker should not be able to touch. In WordPress, deleting the right file is sometimes used to bypass install-time protections.
It can lead to a site outage and, in the right conditions, to a takeover through a repeated, controlled reinstall.
Score breakdown (CVSS vector)
What the CVSS 8.1 rating means in practice:
- The attack can be carried out remotely, over the internet.
- No login or account required.
- Requires no action from the victim.
- At risk: data confidentiality, integrity (data can be altered), site availability.
Weakness class: CWE-287.
How to fix: arbitrary file deletion
- Update the vulnerable component to the fixed version.
- Until then, restrict access to the affected endpoint or disable the component.
- Verify that no key files are missing and that the site has not been reinstalled or reset by an attacker.
- Keep an off-site backup so a deletion cannot take the site down permanently.
Prefer not to do this yourself? We will handle the update, check for signs of a break-in and secure the site. Write to us →
Does this flaw affect your site?
We will run a free audit: we check versions, plugins, and configuration, and tell you plainly whether you are safe.
Request a free audit →