CVE-2022-31474: WordPress BackupBuddy Plugin 8.5.8.0-8.7.4.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal

Published Mar 13, 2023
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Updated

Directory Traversal vulnerability in iThemes BackupBuddy plugin 8.5.8.0 - 8.7.4.1 versions.

Other sources

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in iThemes BackupBuddy allows Path Traversal.This issue affects BackupBuddy: from 8.5.8.0 through 8.7.4.1.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
iThemes Backupbuddy Wordpress>=8.5.8.0<8.7.5.0

Remediation

Information

Update to 8.7.5.0 or a higher version.

Event History

Mar 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31474?

The severity of CVE-2022-31474 is high (7.5).

2

Which versions of the iThemes BackupBuddy plugin are affected by CVE-2022-31474?

Versions 8.5.8.0 to 8.7.4.1 of the iThemes BackupBuddy plugin are affected by CVE-2022-31474.

3

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2022-31474?

The CWE ID for CVE-2022-31474 is 22.

4

How can I fix the Directory Traversal vulnerability in iThemes BackupBuddy plugin 8.5.8.0 - 8.7.4.1 versions?

To fix the Directory Traversal vulnerability, update the iThemes BackupBuddy plugin to version 8.7.5.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-31474?

More information about CVE-2022-31474 can be found at the following references: [1](https://ithemes.com/blog/wordpress-vulnerability-report-special-edition-september-6-2022-backupbuddy/) and [2](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/backupbuddy/wordpress-backup-buddy-plugin-8-5-8-0-8-7-4-1-unauthenticated-path-traversal-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve).

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