CVE-2023-6266
HIGHCVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
21.8%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to insufficient path and file validation on the BMI_BACKUP case of the handle_downloading function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download back-up files which can contain sensitive information such as user passwords, PII, database credentials, and much more.
Technical Details
- Published
- 1/11/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6266?
The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to insufficient path and file validation on the BMI_BACKUP case of the handle_downloading function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download back-up files which can contain sensitive information such as user passwords, PII, database credentials, and much more.
Is CVE-2023-6266 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-6266 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 21.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-6266?
CVE-2023-6266 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
Is CVE-2023-6266 affecting your environment?
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