CVE-2023-6271: backup migration — Exploit

Description

The Backup Migration WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 stores in-progress backups information in easy to find, publicly-accessible files, which may allow attackers monitoring those to leak sensitive information from the site's backups.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
backupbliss	backup_migration	< 1.3.6

References

Exploits

https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-6271-backup-migration-unauth-sensitive-data-exposure-to-full-control-of-the-site-poc-exploit https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7ac217db-f332-404b-a265-6dc86fe747b9 https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-6271-backup-migration-unauth-sensitive-data-exposure-to-full-control-of-the-site-poc-exploit https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7ac217db-f332-404b-a265-6dc86fe747b9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6271? +

The Backup Migration WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 stores in-progress backups information in easy to find, publicly-accessible files, which may allow attackers monitoring those to leak sensitive information from the site's backups. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-6271? +

CVE-2023-6271 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6271? +

CVE-2023-6271 affects products from backupbliss, specifically: backup_migration. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-6271? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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