Vulnerability Description
The WP Database Backup plugin through 5.5 for WordPress stores downloads by default locally in the directory wp-content/uploads/db-backup/. This might allow attackers to read ZIP archives by guessing random ID numbers, guessing date strings with a 2020_{0..1}{0..2}_{0..3}{0..9} format, guessing UNIX timestamps, and making HTTPS requests with the complete guessed URL.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpseeds | Wp Database Backup | <= 5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/V1n1v131r4/Exploiting-WP-Database-Backup-WordPress-Plugin/bloExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-database-backup/#developersThird Party Advisory
- https://zeroauth.ltd/blog/2020/01/21/analysis-on-cve-2020-7241-misrepresenting-aThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/V1n1v131r4/Exploiting-WP-Database-Backup-WordPress-Plugin/bloExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-database-backup/#developersThird Party Advisory
- https://zeroauth.ltd/blog/2020/01/21/analysis-on-cve-2020-7241-misrepresenting-aThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-7241?
CVE-2020-7241 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The WP Database Backup plugin through 5.5 for WordPress stores downloads by default locally in the directory wp-content/uploads/db-backup/. This might allow attackers to read ZIP archives by guessing ...
How severe is CVE-2020-7241?
CVE-2020-7241 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-7241?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpseeds Wp Database Backup.