WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin < 3.2.0 - Unauthorized Sensitive Data Exposure
CVE-2023-7204

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Staging WordPress Backup Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 January 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The WP STAGING WordPress Backup plugin, prior to version 3.2.0, contains a security flaw that allows unauthorized access to cache files during the cloning process. This vulnerability poses a risk to data confidentiality, as sensitive information may be exposed to unauthorized parties. Users of this plugin are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin 0 < 3.2.0

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-2023-7204 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/65a8cf83-d6cc-4d4c-a482-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-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
.