Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in Skippy WP-DB-Backup plugin for WordPress 1.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with administrative privileges to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter to edit.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Skippy.Net | Wp-Db Backup Plugin For Wordpress | 1.6 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21486Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1401
- http://trac.wordpress.org/changeset/4095
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443181/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19504Exploit
- http://www.skippy.net/blog/category/wordpress/plugins/wp-db-backup/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3280
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28375
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21486Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1401
- http://trac.wordpress.org/changeset/4095
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443181/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19504Exploit
- http://www.skippy.net/blog/category/wordpress/plugins/wp-db-backup/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3280
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4208?
CVE-2006-4208 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in Skippy WP-DB-Backup plugin for WordPress 1.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with administrative privileges to read arbitrary fil...
How severe is CVE-2006-4208?
CVE-2006-4208 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4208?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Skippy.Net Wp-Db Backup Plugin For Wordpress.