CVE-2023-41243: WordPress WPvivid Backup Plugin plugin <= 0.9.90 - Privilege Escalation on Staging Environment vulnerability

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPvivid Team WPvivid Backup and Migration allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPvivid Backup and Migration: from n/a through 0.9.90.

Affected Software

3 affected components
WPvivid Migration\, Backup\, Staging Wordpress<0.9.91
WPvivid Team WPvivid Backup and Migration<=0.9.90
WordPress WPvivid Backup Plugin<=0.9.90

Remediation

Information

Update to 0.9.91 or a higher version.

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:53 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41243?

CVE-2023-41243 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting WPvivid Backup and Migration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-41243?

To mitigate CVE-2023-41243, update WPvivid Backup and Migration to the latest version above 0.9.90.

3

Which versions of WPvivid Backup and Migration are affected by CVE-2023-41243?

CVE-2023-41243 affects all versions of WPvivid Backup and Migration from n/a through 0.9.90.

4

What could happen if CVE-2023-41243 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2023-41243 allows an attacker to escalate privileges within the WPvivid Backup and Migration plugin.

5

Is CVE-2023-41243 specific to a particular environment?

CVE-2023-41243 has been noted to pose a risk specifically in staging environments using the plugin.

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