CVE-2020-36842: Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid <= 0.9.35 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload

Published Oct 16, 2024
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Updated

The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the wpvividuploadimportfiles and wpvividuploadfiles 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WPvivid Migration\, Backup\, Staging Wordpress<=0.9.35

Event History

Oct 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36842?

CVE-2020-36842 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows unauthorized file uploads.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2020-36842 enable?

CVE-2020-36842 can enable low-level authenticated attackers to upload malicious zip files.

5

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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