Arbitrary file read in BackupBuddy WordPress plugin
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-31474 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-285 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
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BackupBuddy Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | iThemes |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU67167
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31474
CWE-ID:
CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to download arbitrary files from the server.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization for the feature responsible for remote downloading remote backups. A remote non-authenticated attacker can download arbitrary files from the server.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsBackupBuddy: 8.5.8.0 - 8.7.4.1
External linkshttp://ithemes.com/blog/wordpress-vulnerability-report-special-edition-september-6-2022-backupbuddy/
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
