iThemes BackupBuddy Plugin up to 8.7.4.1 on WordPress path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in iThemes BackupBuddy Plugin up to 8.7.4.1 on WordPress and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-31474. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in iThemes BackupBuddy Plugin up to 8.7.4.1 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Directory Traversal vulnerability in iThemes BackupBuddy plugin 8.5.8.0 - 8.7.4.1 versions.

The weakness was disclosed 03/13/2023. The advisory is shared at ithemes.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-31474 since 08/09/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

It is declared as attacked.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (716). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Timelineinfo

08/09/2022 🔍
03/13/2023 +216 days 🔍
03/13/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/17/2024 +462 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ithemes.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-31474 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-31474
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-222897
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2023 15:50
Updated: 06/17/2024 05:48
Changes: 03/13/2023 15:50 (48), 06/17/2024 05:48 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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