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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-1585
CVE-2022-1585:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Project Source Code Download WordPress plugin version 1.0.0 and below contains an unauthenticated backup download vulnerability (CVE-2022-1585). The vulnerability was discovered by Daniel Ruf and publicly disclosed on July 11, 2022. This security flaw affects the backup generation and download functionalities of the plugin, which fails to implement proper access controls (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a FILE DOWNLOAD type with a CVSS score of 8.2 (High). It is mapped to CWE-552 and falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Injection. The technical issue stems from the plugin's failure to protect its backup generation and download functionalities, allowing unauthenticated access to sensitive files (WPScan).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows any unauthenticated visitor to download the entire WordPress site, including sensitive files such as wp-config.php which typically contains database credentials and other critical configuration information (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
As of the last update on April 11, 2023, there is no known fix for this vulnerability. Website administrators using the Project Source Code Download plugin should consider removing it until a security patch is available (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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