Database Toolset <= 1.8.4 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure via Backup Files

2025-05-02 00:00
Guy Shavit

Strategic Overview

Status
Unpatched
Affected PluginDatabase Toolset
Affected Version<= 1.8.4
CVSS5.9Medium
CVECVE-2025-4222
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Vulnerability Overview

The Database Toolset plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4 via backup files stored in a publicly accessible location. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data from database backup files. An index file is present, so a brute force attack would need to be successful in order to compromise any data.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

External References

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