WordPress up to 2.2.3 wp-db-backup.php backup cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file wp-db-backup.php. The manipulation of the argument backup results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-0193. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in WordPress (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown code block of the file wp-db-backup.php. The manipulation of the argument backup with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.11 and earlier, and possibly 2.1.x through 2.3.x, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the backup parameter in a wp-db-backup.php action to wp-admin/edit.php.

The bug was discovered 01/03/2008. The weakness was presented 01/09/2008 by 3APA3A (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-0193 since 01/09/2008. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of inurl:wp-db-backup.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 31146 (Debian DSA-1502-1 : wordpress - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (39432), Exploit-DB (30979), Tenable (31146), SecurityFocus (BID 27123†) and OSVDB (43408†). See VDB-3092, VDB-3104, VDB-40459 and VDB-40457 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 31146
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1502-1 : wordpress - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 60436
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1502-1 (wordpress)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/09/2008 +6 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: 3APA3A
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-0193 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0193
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40458

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X-Force: 39432
SecurityFocus: 27123 - WordPress Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 29014
OSVDB: 43408 - CVE-2008-0193 - WordPress - Cross-Site Scripting Issue
Vulnerability Center: 17811 - WordPress <= 2.0.1, 2.1-2.3 wp-db-backup.php Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 12/03/2025 18:08
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (78), 08/06/2019 12:36 (7), 12/03/2025 18:08 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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