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

Q: What is CVE-2023-52221?

CVE-2023-52221 is a critical vulnerability in UkrSolution Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager, published on 24 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2023-52221 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-52221 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-52221?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52221 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 10.0 Published 24 Jan 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can upload malicious files to execute arbitrary code on WordPress sites using the Barcode Scanner plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-52221?

CVE-2023-52221 is a critical vulnerability in UkrSolution Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager, published on 24 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52221?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ukrsolution Barcode Scanner and Inventory Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52221?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52221 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-52221 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-52221 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whj3-2mcj-m59f.