Arbitrary file read in BackupBuddy WordPress plugin



| Updated: 2022-10-21
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-31474
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 BackupBuddy
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor iThemes

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU67167

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31474

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to download arbitrary files from the server.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization for the feature responsible for remote downloading remote backups. A remote non-authenticated attacker can download arbitrary files from the server. 

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BackupBuddy: 8.5.8.0 - 8.7.4.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ithemes.com/blog/wordpress-vulnerability-report-special-edition-september-6-2022-backupbuddy/


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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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