Vulnerability identifier: #VU25481
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
SnapCreek Duplicator
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: SnapCreek
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
External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10078/
http://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/02/active-attack-on-recently-patched-duplicator-plugin-vulnerability-affects-over-1-million-sites/
http://snapcreek.com/duplicator/docs/changelog/?lite
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.