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CVE-2015-10134 Simple Backup <= 2.7.10 - Arbitrary File Download via Path Traversal

HighCVSS 7.5 EPSS 1.9%
Published
Updated
Exploit status
No public exploit known

Description

The Simple Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download in versions up to, and including, 2.7.10. via the download_backup_file function. This is due to a lack of capability checks and file type validation. This makes it possible for attackers to download sensitive files such as the wp-config.php file from the affected site.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
wordpress simple-backup(WordPress) < 2.7.11 2.7.11
mywebsiteadvisor Simple Backup < 2.7.11 2.7.11
mywebsiteadvisor Simple Backup <= 2.7.10 No fix listed

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