Brute Force Vulnerability in BackWPup Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2017-2551

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
BackWPup
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 September 2017

Summary

The BackWPup plugin for WordPress, prior to version 3.4.2, contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to perform brute force attacks on the backup file download feature. This weakness could enable unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive backup files, posing a significant threat to website integrity and security. It is crucial for users of affected versions to update to the latest release to mitigate this risk and protect their data.

Affected Version(s)

backwpup < 3.4.1

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/backwpup/#developers
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http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=201
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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