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WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP <= 7.3 - Unauthenticated Database Back-Up Exposure
Exposure of Backup File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
CVSS Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
| CVE | CVE-2024-12330 |
|---|---|
| CVSS | 7.5 (High) |
| Publicly Published | January 8, 2025 |
| Last Updated | January 9, 2025 |
| Researcher |
Noah Stead (TurtleBurg)
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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.
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Vulnerability Details for WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug | wp-database-backup (view on wordpress.org) |
| Patched? | Yes |
| Remediation | Update to version 7.4, or a newer patched version |
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