Main Vulnerability Database SB2018090513

SB2018090513 - Remote PHP code execution in Snap Creek Duplicator plugin for WordPress

Published: September 5, 2018 Updated: September 15, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018090513

Severity

Critical

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the web application does not restrict access to the installation script "/installer-backup.php" or "/installer.php" script. A remote unauthenticated attacker can upload malicious file via HTTP POST request and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.

Note: the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild in September 2018.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://www.synacktiv.com/ressources/advisories/WordPress_Duplicator-1.2.40-RCE.pdf