WP Staging (Free < 3.1.3, Pro < 5.1.3) - Unauthenticated Backup Download
CVE-2023-6113

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin
WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 January 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin and its Pro version are susceptible to a critical vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access ongoing backup processes. This exposure can lead to sensitive data being downloaded by unauthenticated attackers, posing significant risks to the information integrity of WordPress sites. Users of affected versions are strongly advised to update to the latest releases to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin 0 < 5.1.3

WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin 0 < 3.1.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-6113 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a71049a-09a6-40ab-a4e8-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-6113-wp-staging-u...
technical-description

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dmitrii Ignatyev
WPScan
.