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CVE-2014-8605

UnknownEPSS 7.12%

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CVE-2014-8605 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! stores database backup files with predictable names under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a backup file in administrators/backups/.. EPSS estimates a 7.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! stores database backup files with predictable names under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a backup file in administrators/backups/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.12%

93.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XclonerXcloner3.1.1
XclonerXcloner3.5.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8605?
The XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! stores database backup files with predictable names under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to a backup file in administrators/backups/.
How severe is CVE-2014-8605?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8605 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8605?
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-2014-8605?

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Source: NVD / NIST