Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in WP-DBManager Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2014-8335

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP-dbmanager
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 January 2018

What is CVE-2014-8335?

The WP-DBManager plugin for WordPress, specifically versions prior to 2.7.2, contains a vulnerability where sensitive database credentials are exposed through the mysqldump command line parameters. This exposure allows local users to potentially gather sensitive information by monitoring the process list, which can lead to unauthorized access to critical data. It is crucial for users of the affected versions to update to the latest release to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128785/WordPress-Dat...
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https://github.com/lesterchan/wp-dbmanager/commit/7037fa8...
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http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/wp-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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