CVE-2018-12256 describes a critical vulnerability in LiteCart versions prior to 2.1.3, specifically within the admin/vqmods.app/vqmods.inc.php component. This flaw allows remote authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution by uploading malicious files through specially crafted requests utilizing text/xml or application/xml Content-Types. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability presents a significant risk, as it is easily exploitable over the network with low privileges and no user interaction, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) or active exploitation have been identified, and community discussion remains minimal, the high FAUCET Risk Score of 73/100 indicates its potential severity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:litecart:litecart:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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