Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the BackWPup plugin before 1.4.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the wpabs parameter to (1) app/options-view_log-iframe.php or (2) app/options-runnow-iframe.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Backwpup | Backwpup | <= 1.4.0 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2011-02/0663.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43565Vendor Advisory
- http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/backwpup/changelog/
- http://www.osvdb.org/71242
- http://www.osvdb.org/71243
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2011-02/0663.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43565Vendor Advisory
- http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/backwpup/changelog/
- http://www.osvdb.org/71242
- http://www.osvdb.org/71243
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-5208?
CVE-2011-5208 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the BackWPup plugin before 1.4.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the wpabs parameter to (1) app/optio...
How severe is CVE-2011-5208?
CVE-2011-5208 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-2011-5208?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Backwpup Backwpup, Wordpress Wordpress.