CVE-2019-25224

Public Exploit
WP Database Backup < 5.2 - Unauthenticated OS Command Injection

Description

The WP Database Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection in versions before 5.2 via the mysqldump function. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.64% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory sucuri.net Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: databasebackup WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP
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References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d21cf285-9d75-43a2-9e81-67116f0bf896?source=cve third party advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/05/os-command-injection-vulnerability-patched-in-wp-database-backup-plugin/ third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2078035/wp-database-backup patch
https://blog.sucuri.net/2019/06/os-command-injection-in-wp-database-backup.html third party advisory exploit
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153781/ third party advisory exploit
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_db_backup_rce.rb exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25224?
CVE-2019-25224 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-25224?
To fix CVE-2019-25224, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-25224 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-25224 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-25224?
CVE-2019-25224 affects databasebackup WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP.
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