Description

WordPress Plugin BackupBuddy is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers download arbitrary files because the application fails to sufficiently verify user-supplied input. This may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information, which may aid in launching further attacks. WordPress Plugin BackupBuddy versions 8.5.8.0 - 8.7.4.1 are vulnerable.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 8.7.5 or latest

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/09/psa-nearly-5-million-attacks-blocked-targeting-0-day-in-backupbuddy-plugin/

https://ithemes.com/blog/wordpress-vulnerability-report-special-edition-september-6-2022-backupbuddy/

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Severity

High

Classification

CVE-2022-31474 CWE-22 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Tags

Missing Update Information Disclosure