Vulnerability identifier: #VU14794

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4625

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
SnapCreek Duplicator
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: SnapCreek

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in files/installer.cleanup.php in the Duplicator plugin for WordPress when processing "package" parameter. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SnapCreek Duplicator: 0.4.1 Beta - 0.4.4 Beta

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External links
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-07/0161.html
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/122535/WordPress-Duplicator-0.4.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
http://support.lifeinthegrid.com/knowledgebase.php?article=20
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61425
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85939
http://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23162

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.