VDB-249995 · CVE-2018-25095 · GCVE-0-2018-25095

Duplicator Plugin up to 1.2.x on WordPress Configuration File escape output

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Duplicator Plugin up to 1.2.x on WordPress. This impacts an unknown function of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to escape output. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-25095. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Duplicator Plugin up to 1.2.x on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This issue affects an unknown code of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a escape output vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-116. The product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.3.0 does not properly escape values when its installer script replaces values in WordPress configuration files. If this installer script is left on the site after use, it could be use to run arbitrary code on the server.

The weakness was published 01/08/2024 by Jeremy Lim. It is possible to read the advisory at wpscan.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-25095 since 12/15/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Duplicator Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Escape output
CWE: CWE-116 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Duplicator Plugin 1.3.0

Timelineinfo

12/15/2023 🔍
01/08/2024 +24 days 🔍
01/08/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/03/2025 +512 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Researcher: Jeremy Lim
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-25095 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-25095
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249995

Entryinfo

Created: 01/08/2024 20:51
Updated: 06/03/2025 19:39
Changes: 01/08/2024 20:51 (41), 01/25/2024 14:38 (11), 06/03/2025 19:39 (16)
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