CVE-2013-2743: High severity backupbuddy vulnerability

Published Apr 2, 2013
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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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
iThemes Backupbuddy=1.3.4
iThemes Backupbuddy=2.1.4
iThemes Backupbuddy=2.2.4
iThemes Backupbuddy=2.2.25
iThemes Backupbuddy=2.2.28
WordPress WordPress

Event History

Apr 2, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2743?

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

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2013-2743 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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