What is CVE-2018-19456?

CVE-2018-19456 is tracked as a Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WP Backup+.

Which WP Backup+ versions are affected?

The primary affected range is Versions up to 2018-11-22.

How should operators remediate CVE-2018-19456?

No patched release is listed in this record, so monitor the vendor and linked references before accepting the risk.

Vulnerability Report

Plugin High No patch listed CVE-2018-19456

WP Backup+ <= 2018-11-22 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

The WP Backup+ (aka WPbackupplus) plugin through 2018-11-22 for WordPress allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from server folders and files, as demonstrated by download.sql.

Quick Answer

CVE-2018-19456 is a high severity with CVSS 7.5 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WP Backup+. It affects Versions up to 2018-11-22 and is listed without a confirmed patched release.

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Published

May 07, 2019

Last Updated

Jan 22, 2024

Slug

wp-backup-plus

Risk Profile

7.5 CVSS Score

Weakness

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Researchers

No researcher credits supplied.

Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

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Patch Status

No patched release listed

Remediation

No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.

Operator Briefing

CVE-2018-19456 is tracked for the Plugin WP Backup+ as high severity with CVSS 7.5. The affected range is Versions up to 2018-11-22. No fixed release is listed in this feed entry, so operators should monitor the vendor and reference links before accepting the risk.

Issue Type

Vulnerability

Primary Fixed Version

Not published

Primary Affected Range

Versions up to 2018-11-22

Tracking ID

CVE-2018-19456

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fbcb33c1-d8f4-4ff9-8148-7bce494b2f0f?source=api-prod

Detailed Metadata

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	wp-backup-plus View on wordpress.org
CVE	CVE-2018-19456
Patched Versions	No patched versions published.
Affected Versions	Versions up to 2018-11-22

Related CVE Cluster

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