CVE-2024-9461

Total Upkeep <= 1.16.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Remote Code Execution via Backup Settings

Description

The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.6 via the cron_interval parameter. This is due to missing input validation and sanitization. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to execute code on the server.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.42% Top 25%
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/804b42a0-1cea-4f68-bd4a-d292a9f23fbe?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/boldgrid-backup/tags/1.16.5/admin/class-boldgrid-backup-admin-settings.php#L748 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9461?
CVE-2024-9461 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9461?
To fix CVE-2024-9461, 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-2024-9461 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-9461 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-2024-9461?
CVE-2024-9461 affects boldgrid Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid.
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