CVE-2020-36848

Public Exploit
Total Upkeep by BoldGrid <= 1.14.9 - Unauthenticated Backup Download

Description

The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.9 via the env-info.php and restore-info.json files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to find the location of back-up files and subsequently download them.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: boldgrid Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/86a5adaf-02b7-4b42-a048-8bc01f07656b?source=cve third party advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d35c19d9-8586-4c5b-9a01-44739cbeee19/ third party advisory exploit
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/wp_total_upkeep_downloader.rb exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2439376/boldgrid-backup patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36848?
CVE-2020-36848 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36848?
To fix CVE-2020-36848, 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-2020-36848 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-36848 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-36848?
CVE-2020-36848 affects boldgrid Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid.
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