WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database &…: Exposure of Backup File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
CVE-2024-12330 is a high-severity exposure of backup file to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability in WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP from Databasebackup, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP versions: 7.3 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Databasebackup | WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP | 7.3 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by CNA (wordfence.com).
Official description
The WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.3 via publicly accessible back-up files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including all information stored in the database.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Exposure of Backup File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
A backup file is stored in a directory or archive that is made accessible to unauthorized actors.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Recommendations include implementing a security policy within your organization that prohibits backing up web application source code in the webroot.
More Exposure of Backup File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerabilities (CWE-530)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3209380%40wp-database-backup&new=320…
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3209387%40wp-database-backup&new=320…
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3f36839b-850e-4c39-aa61-4fd7a89cd5bc?source=cve
Other vulnerabilities in WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP
- 7.2 High severity
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