CVE-2023-7201

Public Exploit

Everest Backup < 2.2.5 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The Everest Backup WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not properly validate backup files to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.56%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Everest Backup

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/64ba4461-bbba-45eb-981f-bb5f2e5e56e1/	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7201?: CVE-2023-7201 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-7201?: To fix CVE-2023-7201, 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-2023-7201 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-7201 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-7201?: CVE-2023-7201 affects Unknown Everest Backup .

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