CVE-2023-6113

Wp-staging Wp Staging vulnerability

7.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.78%

Published1 Jan 2024

Description

The WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin before 3.1.3 and WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin before 5.1.3 do not prevent visitors from leaking key information about ongoing backups processes, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download said backups later.

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

Wp-staging Wp Staging< 3.1.3

Remediation

Fixed in

Wp-staging Wp Staging≥ 3.1.3

References

https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-6113-wp-staging-unauth-sensitive-data-exposure-to-account-takeover-poc-exploit/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a71049a-09a6-40ab-a4e8-44634869d4fbExploitThird Party Advisory

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-6113 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-6113 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.78%.

How severe is CVE-2023-6113?

CVE-2023-6113 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-6113?

Affected products include Wp-staging Wp Staging.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6113?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Wp-staging Wp Staging 3.1.3 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.