CVE-2011-4342

Name: CVE-2011-4342
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-08T18:55:00.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-4342 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in wp_xml_export.php in the BackWPup plugin before 1.7.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the wpabs parameter.. EPSS estimates a 10.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in wp_xml_export.php in the BackWPup plugin before 1.7.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the wpabs parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.40%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Backwpup	Backwpup	<= 1.7.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/view/99799/SOS-11-003.txtExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Mar/328Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/43565Vendor Advisory
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-backwpup-remote-and-local-codeexecution-vulnerability-sos-11-003
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17056Exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/22/10Exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/22/7Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/71481Exploit
http://www.senseofsecurity.com.au/advisories/SOS-11-003.pdfExploit, URL Repurposed
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/view/99799/SOS-11-003.txtExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Mar/328Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/43565Vendor Advisory
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-backwpup-remote-and-local-codeexecution-vulnerability-sos-11-003
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17056Exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/22/10Exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/22/7Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/71481Exploit
http://www.senseofsecurity.com.au/advisories/SOS-11-003.pdfExploit, URL Repurposed

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4342?

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in wp_xml_export.php in the BackWPup plugin before 1.7.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the wpabs parameter.

How severe is CVE-2011-4342?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4342 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4342?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-4342?

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Source: NVD / NIST