CVE-2018-25095 Duplicator < 1.3.0 - Unauthenticated RCE

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the server if the Duplicator installer script remains accessible, due to improper escaping of configuration values.

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-2018-25095?

CVE-2018-25095 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Unknown Duplicator, published on 8 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.3.0 does not properly escape values when its installer script replaces values in WordPress configuration files. If this installer script is left on the site after use, it could be use to run arbitrary code on the server.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25095?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Awesomemotive Duplicator.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25095?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25095 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-2018-25095 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25095 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jp26-vw47-9r58.

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