7.5
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-2743

First published: Tue Apr 02 2013(Updated: )

importbuddy.php in the BackupBuddy plugin 1.3.4, 2.1.4, 2.2.25, 2.2.28, and 2.2.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted integer in the step parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
BackupBuddy=1.3.4
BackupBuddy=2.1.4
BackupBuddy=2.2.4
BackupBuddy=2.2.25
BackupBuddy=2.2.28
WordPress

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-2743?

    CVE-2013-2743 has been classified with a medium severity rating due to its potential for authentication bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-2743?

    To fix CVE-2013-2743, update the BackupBuddy plugin to a version that has patched the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of BackupBuddy are affected by CVE-2013-2743?

    CVE-2013-2743 affects BackupBuddy versions 1.3.4, 2.1.4, 2.2.4, 2.2.25, and 2.2.28.

  • Can CVE-2013-2743 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-2743 can be exploited by remote attackers to bypass authentication.

  • Is WordPress itself vulnerable to CVE-2013-2743?

    No, WordPress itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2013-2743; the vulnerability exists specifically within certain versions of the BackupBuddy plugin.

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