Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2021-24155

Backup Guard <= 1.5.9 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload

The WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard WordPress plugin before 1.6.0 did not ensure that the imported files are of the SGBP format and extension, allowing high privilege users (admin+) to upload arbitrary files, including PHP ones, leading to RCE.

Quick Answer

CVE-2021-24155 is a high severity with CVSS 7.2 Arbitrary File Upload issue affecting the Plugin JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate. It affects Versions up to 1.5.9 and is fixed in 1.6.0.

Published
Feb 18, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
backup
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.6.0, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2021-24155 is tracked for the Plugin JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate as high severity with CVSS 7.2. The affected range is Versions up to 1.5.9. Update JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate to 1.6.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Arbitrary File Upload
Primary Fixed Version
1.6.0
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.5.9
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-24155
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2021-24155
Patched Versions
1.6.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.5.9
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