CVE-2022-1577
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CVE-2022-1577 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Database Backup for WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not have CSRF check in place when updating the schedule backup settings, which could allow an attacker to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack. This could lead to cases where attackers can send backup notification emails to themselves, which contain more details. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Database Backup for WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not have CSRF check in place when updating the schedule backup settings, which could allow an attacker to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack. This could lead to cases where attackers can send backup notification emails to themselves, which contain more details. Or disable the automatic backup schedule
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Deliciousbrains | Database Backup | < 2.5.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/39388900-266d-4308-88e7-d40ca6bbe346Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/39388900-266d-4308-88e7-d40ca6bbe346Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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