CVE-2022-2551

Name: CVE-2022-2551
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-22T15:15:15.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 12.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2551 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.4.7 discloses the url of the a backup to unauthenticated visitors accessing the main installer endpoint of the plugin, if the installer script has been run once by an administrator, allowing download of the full site backup without authenticating.. EPSS estimates a 12.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.4.7 discloses the url of the a backup to unauthenticated visitors accessing the main installer endpoint of the plugin, if the installer script has been run once by an administrator, allowing download of the full site backup without authenticating.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

12.48%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-425

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Awesomemotive	Duplicator	< 1.4.7

References

https://github.com/SecuriTrust/CVEsLab/tree/main/CVE-2022-2551Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f27d753e-861a-4d8d-9b9a-6c99a8a7ebe0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/SecuriTrust/CVEsLab/tree/main/CVE-2022-2551Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f27d753e-861a-4d8d-9b9a-6c99a8a7ebe0Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2551?

How severe is CVE-2022-2551?

CVE-2022-2551 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2551?

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-2022-2551?

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Source: NVD / NIST