CVE-2023-6553
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
93.5%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7 via the /includes/backup-heart.php file. This is due to an attacker being able to control the values passed to an include, and subsequently leverage that to achieve remote code execution. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to easily execute code on the server.
Technical Details
- Published
- 12/15/2023
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-52486
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6553?
The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7 via the /includes/backup-heart.php file. This is due to an attacker being able to control the values passed to an include, and subsequently leverage that to achieve remote code execution. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to easily execute code on the server.
Is CVE-2023-6553 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-6553 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-6553?
CVE-2023-6553 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
Is CVE-2023-6553 affecting your environment?
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