Description
WordPress Plugin WordPress Backup and Migrate-Backup Guard is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin WordPress Backup and Migrate-Backup Guard version 1.5.9 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 1.6.0 or latest
References
https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=WPEX-ID:D442ACAC-4394-45E4-B6BB-ADF4A40960FB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50093
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163382/WordPress-Backup-Guard-1.5.8-Shell-Upload.html
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