CVE-2023-6271

Backupbliss Backup Migration vulnerability

7.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.69%

Published1 Jan 2024

Description

The Backup Migration WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 stores in-progress backups information in easy to find, publicly-accessible files, which may allow attackers monitoring those to leak sensitive information from the site's backups.

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

Backupbliss Backup Migration< 1.3.6

Remediation

Fixed in

Backupbliss Backup Migration≥ 1.3.6

References

https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-6271-backup-migration-unauth-sensitive-data-exposure-to-full-control-of-the-site-poc-exploitExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7ac217db-f332-404b-a265-6dc86fe747b9ExploitThird Party Advisory

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-6271 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-6271 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.69%.

How severe is CVE-2023-6271?

CVE-2023-6271 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-6271?

Affected products include Backupbliss Backup Migration.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6271?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Backupbliss Backup Migration 1.3.6 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.