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CVE-2020-11738

WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator Plugin File Download

7.5 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 97.8%
  1. Published13 Apr 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator plugin contains a file download vulnerability when an administrator creates a new copy of their site that allows an attacker to download the generated files from their Wordpress dashboard. This vulnerability affects Duplicator and Dulplicator Pro.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

The Snap Creek Duplicator plugin before 1.3.28 for WordPress (and Duplicator Pro before 3.8.7.1) allows Directory Traversal via ../ in the file parameter to duplicator_download or duplicator_init.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Awesomemotive Duplicator< 1.3.28 · < 3.8.7.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Awesomemotive Duplicator≥ 1.3.28

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-11738 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-11738 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-11738?

CVE-2020-11738 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 97.8% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-11738?

Affected products include Awesomemotive Duplicator.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11738?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Awesomemotive Duplicator 1.3.28 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.