CVE-2013-2742 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access the BackupBuddy plugin's import script after a restore, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data exposure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-2742?
CVE-2013-2742 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
importbuddy.php in the BackupBuddy plugin 1.3.4, 2.1.4, 2.2.25, 2.2.28, and 2.2.4 for WordPress does not reliably delete itself after completing a restore operation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via subsequent requests to this script.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2742?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ithemes Backupbuddy.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2742?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2742 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2013-2742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2742 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wrrh-7p36-j3qq.