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CVE-2022-0633

6.5 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Feb 17, 2022CWE-863EPSS 2.07%

Overview

CVE-2022-0633 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/166059/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-1.22.2-Backup-Disclosure.htmlRefjetpack.com/2022/02/17/severe-vulnerability-fixed-in-updraftplus-1-22-3/Refupdraftplus.com/updraftplus-security-release-1-22-3-2-22-3/Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/d257c28f-3c7e-422b-a5c2-e618ed3c0bf3Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/166059/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-1.22.2-Backup-Disclosure.htmlRefjetpack.com/2022/02/17/severe-vulnerability-fixed-in-updraftplus-1-22-3/Refupdraftplus.com/updraftplus-security-release-1-22-3-2-22-3/Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/d257c28f-3c7e-422b-a5c2-e618ed3c0bf3

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0633?

CVE-2022-0633 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-0633?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-0633?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-0633?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-0633 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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