CVE-2014-9262 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.2 Published Updated

Authenticated users can create and download backup files, potentially exposing sensitive site data.

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-2014-9262?

CVE-2014-9262 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Duplicator plugin in Wordpress before 0.5.10 allows remote authenticated users to create and download backup files.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9262?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Snapcreek Duplicator.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9262?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9262 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-2014-9262 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9262 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gmmj-vmxc-fp9j.

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