Vulnerability Description
The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to insufficient path and file validation on the BMI_BACKUP case of the handle_downloading function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download back-up files which can contain sensitive information such as user passwords, PII, database credentials, and much more.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Backupbliss | Backup Migration | <= 1.3.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backup-backup/tags/1.3.5/includes/iniIssue Tracking
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backup-backup/tags/1.3.5/includes/iniIssue Tracking
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backup-backup/tags/1.3.7/includes/iniIssue Tracking
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/08801f53-3c57-41a3-a63Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backup-backup/tags/1.3.5/includes/iniIssue Tracking
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backup-backup/tags/1.3.5/includes/iniIssue Tracking
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backup-backup/tags/1.3.7/includes/iniIssue Tracking
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/08801f53-3c57-41a3-a63Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6266?
CVE-2023-6266 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to insufficient path and file validation on the BMI_BACKUP case of the handle_downloading function in all ver...
How severe is CVE-2023-6266?
CVE-2023-6266 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-2023-6266?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Backupbliss Backup Migration.