CVE-2023-5982

Description

The UpdraftPlus: WordPress Backup & Migration Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.23.10. This is due to a lack of nonce validation and insufficient validation of the instance_id on the 'updraftmethod-googledrive-auth' action used to update Google Drive remote storage location. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the Google Drive location that backups are sent to via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This can make it possible for attackers to receive backups for a site which may contain sensitive information.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: davidanderson UpdraftPlus: WordPress Backup & Migration Plugin
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5982?
CVE-2023-5982 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5982?
To fix CVE-2023-5982, 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-2023-5982 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5982 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-5982?
CVE-2023-5982 affects davidanderson UpdraftPlus: WordPress Backup & Migration Plugin.
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