Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed

UpdraftPlus < 1.16.59 - Authenticated (Admin+) Local File Inclusion

The UpdraftPlus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 1.16.56 via the updraft_service settings. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 7.2 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin. It affects Versions up to 1.16.56 and is fixed in 1.16.59.

Published
Jul 12, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
updraftplus
Risk Profile
7.2 CVSS Score
Weakness
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Researchers
No researcher credits supplied.
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.16.59, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin as high severity with CVSS 7.2. The affected range is Versions up to 1.16.56. Update UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin to 1.16.59 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Local File Inclusion
Primary Fixed Version
1.16.59
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.16.56
Tracking ID
40d80e47-3411-4e70-8a20-2e698daad6e7
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
updraftplus View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
1.16.59
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.16.56
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