CVE-2020-36842: Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid <= 0.9.35 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
First published: Wed Oct 16 2024(Updated: )
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the wpvivid_upload_import_files and wpvivid_upload_files AJAX actions that allows low-level authenticated attackers to upload zip files that can be subsequently extracted. This affects versions up to, and including 0.9.35.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WPvivid Migration, Backup, Staging | <=0.9.35 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/de1da248-2e03-40fa-8997-7176dc06abc9?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2261665%40wpvivid-backuprestore%2Ftrunk&old=2252870%40wpvivid-backuprestore%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.webarxsecurity.com/vulnerability-in-wpvivid-backup-plugin-can-lead-to-database-leak/?fbclid=IwAR3Ve74ZIvmx-aC0OssIWYwcWEjGq6yU16DcyVGHD1XUT3uYaZ3QyVu_Eos&utm_content=buffer4435b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36842?
CVE-2020-36842 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows unauthorized file uploads.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36842?
To fix CVE-2020-36842, update the Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging plugin to the latest version above 0.9.35.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-36842?
CVE-2020-36842 affects users of the Wpvivid Migration, Backup, Staging plugin for WordPress versions up to 0.9.35.
What types of attacks can CVE-2020-36842 enable?
CVE-2020-36842 can enable low-level authenticated attackers to upload malicious zip files.
Is CVE-2020-36842 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2020-36842 is relatively easy to exploit due to the missing capability checks in the affected plugin.
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