Arbitrary File Download in Duplicator – WordPress Migration Plugin



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 SnapCreek Duplicator
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor SnapCreek

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU25481

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the "duplicator_download" action is registered via "wp_ajax_nopriv_" and is accessible to unauthenticated users. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and download arbitrary files, such as the wp-config.php.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SnapCreek Duplicator: 1.3.0 - 1.3.26

CPE2.3 External links

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10078/
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/02/active-attack-on-recently-patched-duplicator-plugin-vulnerability-affects-over-1-million-sites/
https://snapcreek.com/duplicator/docs/changelog/?lite


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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