WP-DBManager 2.71 backup os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in WP-DBManager 2.71. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation of the argument backup results in os command injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-8334. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in WP-DBManager 2.71 (WordPress Plugin). Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument backup with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The WP-DBManager (aka Database Manager) plugin before 2.7.2 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) $backup[ filepath ] (aka "Path to Backup:" field) or (2) $backup[ mysqldumppath ] variable.

The weakness was presented 10/31/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at wordpress.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-8334 since 10/20/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13068 (WordPress WP-DBManager plugin Remote Command Injection Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 2.71 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (97689), SecurityFocus (BID 70626†), OSVDB (113508†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46942†). See VDB-111393 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WP-DBManager 2.71

Timelineinfo

10/20/2014 🔍
10/31/2014 +11 days 🔍
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11/10/2014 +10 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +137 days 🔍
04/03/2022 +2564 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 128785
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-8334 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8334
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-72768
X-Force: 97689
SecurityFocus: 70626
OSVDB: 113508
Vulnerability Center: 46942 - WordPress WP-DBManager Plugin Before 2.7.2 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via Shell Metacharacters, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 12:07
Updated: 04/03/2022 10:24
Changes: 03/27/2015 12:07 (58), 06/11/2017 05:14 (3), 04/03/2022 10:24 (3)
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