Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2024-9461

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

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.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-9461 is a high severity with CVSS 7.2 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid. It affects Versions up to 1.16.6 and is fixed in 1.16.7.

Published
Nov 26, 2024
Last Updated
Nov 26, 2024
Slug
boldgrid-backup
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.16.7, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-9461 is tracked for the Plugin Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid as high severity with CVSS 7.2. The affected range is Versions up to 1.16.6. Update Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid to 1.16.7 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
1.16.7
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.16.6
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-9461
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
boldgrid-backup View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-9461
Patched Versions
1.16.7
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.16.6
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