WordPress BackupBuddy Plugin 8.5.8.0-8.7.4.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal
CVE-2022-31474

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Backupbuddy
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2023

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the iThemes BackupBuddy plugin that allows path traversal, potentially enabling unauthorized users to access sensitive files on the server. This issue affects versions from 8.5.8.0 through 8.7.4.1, which may lead to arbitrary file downloads, compromising the integrity of the site and the confidentiality of its data.

Affected Version(s)

BackupBuddy 8.5.8.0 <= 8.7.4.1

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/backupbuddy...
vdb-entry
https://ithemes.com/blog/wordpress-vulnerability-report-s...
vendor-advisory

EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

Credit

Lew Ayotte & Timothy Jacobs (Patchstack Alliance)
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