Improper Authorization in UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin and UpdraftPlus Premium - CVE-2022-0633
Published: February 22, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU60760
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0633
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Affected software
UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin
UpdraftPlus Premium
UpdraftPlus Premium
How to mitigate CVE-2022-0633
Install updates from vendor's website.
UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin - update to 1.22.3
UpdraftPlus Premium - update to 2.22.3
UpdraftPlus Premium - update to 2.22.3
External References
- https://updraftplus.com/updraftplus-security-release-1-22-3-2-22-3/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d257c28f-3c7e-422b-a5c2-e618ed3c0bf3
- https://jetpack.com/2022/02/17/severe-vulnerability-fixed-in-updraftplus-1-22-3/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166059/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-1.22.2-Backup-Disclosure.html