CVE-2018-17207 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can achieve arbitrary code execution by injecting PHP into configuration files via leftover installer scripts in the Duplicator plugin.
- 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-2018-17207?
CVE-2018-17207 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Snap Creek Duplicator before 1.2.42. By accessing leftover installer files (installer.php and installer-backup.php), an attacker can inject PHP code into wp-config.php during the database setup step, achieving arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17207?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Awesomemotive Duplicator.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17207?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17207 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2018-17207 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17207 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2020-11738 WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator Plugin File Download
- CVE-2018-25095 Duplicator < 1.3.0 - Unauthenticated RCE
- CVE-2023-6114 Duplicator < 1.5.7.1; Duplicator Pro < 4.5.14.2 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure
- CVE-2022-2551 Duplicator < 1.4.7 - Unauthenticated Backup Download
- CVE-2023-33309 WordPress Duplicator Pro Plugin <= 4.5.11 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hvf-vmqm-x8p3.