What is the severity of CVE-2024-12850?

CVE-2024-12850 has a high severity due to the potential for directory traversal vulnerabilities allowing unauthorized access to server files.

What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-12850?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-12850 can potentially access sensitive files on the server due to directory traversal vulnerabilities.

Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-12850?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-12850 requires the attacker to be an authenticated user with administrative privileges.

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CVE-2024-12850

medium

4.9

CWE

24/12/2024

CVE-2024-12850: Database Backup and check Tables Automated With Scheduler 2024 <= 2.32 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Read

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12850?

To fix CVE-2024-12850, update the Database Backup and check Tables Automated With Scheduler 2024 plugin to version 2.33 or higher.

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2024-12850?

CVE-2024-12850 affects all versions of the Database Backup and check Tables Automated With Scheduler 2024 plugin up to and including version 2.32.

First published: Tue Dec 24 2024(Updated: )

The Database Backup and check Tables Automated With Scheduler 2024 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.32 via the database_backup_ajax_download() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Database Backup	<=2.32

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12850?
CVE-2024-12850 has a high severity due to the potential for directory traversal vulnerabilities allowing unauthorized access to server files.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12850?
To fix CVE-2024-12850, update the Database Backup and check Tables Automated With Scheduler 2024 plugin to version 2.33 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-12850?
CVE-2024-12850 affects all versions of the Database Backup and check Tables Automated With Scheduler 2024 plugin up to and including version 2.32.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-12850?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-12850 can potentially access sensitive files on the server due to directory traversal vulnerabilities.
Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-12850?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-12850 requires the attacker to be an authenticated user with administrative privileges.

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