CVE-2024-9461: total upkeep Command Injection (CVSS 7.2)

Description

The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.6 via the cron_interval parameter. This is due to missing input validation and sanitization. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to execute code on the server.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
boldgrid	total_upkeep	< 1.16.7

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/boldgrid-backup/tags/1.16.5/admin/class-boldgrid-backup-admin-settings.php#L748 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/804b42a0-1cea-4f68-bd4a-d292a9f23fbe?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9461? +

The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.6 via the cron_interval parameter. This is due to missing input validation and sanitization. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to execute code on the server. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-9461? +

CVE-2024-9461 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9461? +

CVE-2024-9461 affects products from boldgrid, specifically: total_upkeep. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9461? +

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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