Database Backup for WordPress <= 2.2.4 - Missing Authorization

2014-11-02 00:00

Larry W. Cashdollar

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.3.0

Affected PluginDatabase Backup for WordPress

Affected Version<= 2.2.4

CVSS7.5High

CVECVE-2014-10076

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Vulnerability Overview

The wp-db-backup plugin up to 2.2.4 for WordPress relies on a five-character string for access control, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read backup archives via a brute-force attack.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.3.0, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-10076 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7b73d309-5c3a-4a46-95df-fd7a59c66275

CVSS Vector

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

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