CVE-2022-0633: UpdraftPlus Free < 1.22.3 & Premium < 2.22.3 - Subscriber+ Backup Download

Published Feb 17, 2022
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Updated

The UpdraftPlus WordPress plugin Free before 1.22.3 and Premium before 2.22.3 do not properly validate a user has the required privileges to access a backup's nonce identifier, which may allow any users with an account on the site (such as subscriber) to download the most recent site & database backup.

Affected Software

2 affected components
updraftplus UpdraftPlus WordPress<1.22.3
updraftplus UpdraftPlus WordPress<2.22.3

Event History

Feb 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-0633.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0633?

The severity of CVE-2022-0633 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

Which versions of the UpdraftPlus WordPress plugin are affected by CVE-2022-0633?

The UpdraftPlus WordPress plugin Free before 1.22.3 and Premium before 2.22.3 are affected by CVE-2022-0633.

4

What can an attacker do if they exploit CVE-2022-0633?

An attacker can download the most recent site and database backups without proper privileges.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-0633?

To fix CVE-2022-0633, update to UpdraftPlus Free 1.22.3 or UpdraftPlus Premium 2.22.3.

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