CVE-2018-17207

Name: CVE-2018-17207
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-19T16:29:01.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 57.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17207 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Snap Creek Duplicator before 1.2.42. By accessing leftover installer files (installer.php and installer-backup.php), an attacker can inject PHP code into wp-config.php during the database setup step, achieving arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 57.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Snap Creek Duplicator before 1.2.42. By accessing leftover installer files (installer.php and installer-backup.php), an attacker can inject PHP code into wp-config.php during the database setup step, achieving arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

57.56%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Awesomemotive	Duplicator	< 1.2.42

References

https://snapcreek.com/duplicator/docs/changelog/?liteVendor Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/ressources/advisories/WordPress_Duplicator-1.2.40-RCE.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://snapcreek.com/duplicator/docs/changelog/?liteVendor Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/ressources/advisories/WordPress_Duplicator-1.2.40-RCE.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17207?

How severe is CVE-2018-17207?

CVE-2018-17207 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 57.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17207?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST