#VU101057 Code Injection in Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101057

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9461

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: BoldGrid

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "cron_interval" parameter. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid: 1.16.0 rc.1 - 1.16.6


External links
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/boldgrid-backup/tags/1.16.5/admin/class-boldgrid-backup-admin-settings.php#L748
http://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/804b42a0-1cea-4f68-bd4a-d292a9f23fbe?source=cve


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user 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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