Vulnerability · Published Apr 5, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24155Backup Guard < 1.6.0 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload
High 7.2
In plain English
A high-severity unrestricted file upload in WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 84.1% (higher than 99.7% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit, Nuclei, public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.2High
Exploit odds (30 days)84.1%top 0.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack tooling3Metasploit, Nuclei, Public PoC
Official description
The WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard WordPress plugin before 1.6.0 did not ensure that the imported files are of the SGBP format and extension, allowing high privilege users (admin+) to upload arbitrary files, including PHP ones, leading to RCE.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard | 1.6.0 – before 1.6.0 |
Weakness: CWE-434
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d442acac-4394-45e4-b6bb-adf4a40960fb x_refsource_CONFIRM
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163382/WordPress-Backup-Guard-1.5.8-Shell-Upload.html x_refsource_MISC
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163623/WordPress-Backup-Guard-Authenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html x_refsource_MISC