CVE-2023-7201: everest backup — Exploit

Description

The Everest Backup WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not properly validate backup files to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
everestthemes	everest_backup	< 2.2.5

References

Exploits

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/64ba4461-bbba-45eb-981f-bb5f2e5e56e1/ https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/64ba4461-bbba-45eb-981f-bb5f2e5e56e1/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7201? +

The Everest Backup WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not properly validate backup files to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup) It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-7201? +

CVE-2023-7201 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7201? +

CVE-2023-7201 affects products from everestthemes, specifically: everest_backup. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-7201? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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