Auth bypass in Updraftplus
CVE-2022-0633
The UpdraftPlus WordPress plugin Free before 1.22.3 and Premium before 2.22.3 do not properly validate a user has the required privileges to access a backup's nonce identifier, which may allow any users with an account on the site (such as subscriber) to download the most recent site & database backup.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.021 (80.6th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 81st percentile — 80.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.021 · newest: 0.021 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Updraftplus
- Updraftplus WordPress Backup Plugin (Free) — versions 1.22.3
- Updraftplus WordPress Backup Plugin (Premium) — versions 2.22.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- wpscan.com/vulnerability/d257c28f-3c7e-422b-a5c2-e618ed3c0bf3 (Third Party Advisory)
- updraftplus.com/updraftplus-security-release-1-22-3-2-22-3/ (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- jetpack.com/2022/02/17/severe-vulnerability-fixed-in-updraftplus-1-22-3/ (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/166059/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-1.22.2-Backup-Disclo… (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0633?
- CVE-2022-0633 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Updraftplus, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2022-02-17.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0633?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-0633 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.