Arbitrary file upload in Backup-guard Backup_guard
CVE-2021-24155
The WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard WordPress plugin before 1.6.0 did not ensure that the imported files are of the SGBP format and extension, allowing high privilege users (admin+) to upload arbitrary files, including P…
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.841 (99.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Backup-guard Backup_guard
- Unknown Wordpress Backup And Migrate Plugin – Guard — versions 1.6.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- contact@wpscan.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24155?
- CVE-2021-24155 is a high-severity vulnerability in Backup-guard Backup_guard, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2021-04-05.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24155?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-24155 known to be exploited?
- 11 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.