Description
The UpdraftPlus WordPress plugin Free before 1.22.3 and Premium before 2.22.3 do not properly validate a user has the required privileges to access a backup's nonce identifier, which may allow any users with an account on the site (such as subscriber) to download the most recent site & database backup.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| UpdraftPlus | UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin (Free) | >= 1.22.3, < 1.22.3 |
| UpdraftPlus | UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin (Premium) | >= 2.22.3, < 2.22.3 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166059/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-1.22.2-Backup-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://jetpack.com/2022/02/17/severe-vulnerability-fixed-in-updraftplus-1-22-3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://updraftplus.com/updraftplus-security-release-1-22-3-2-22-3/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d257c28f-3c7e-422b-a5c2-e618ed3c0bf3Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166059/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-1.22.2-Backup-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://jetpack.com/2022/02/17/severe-vulnerability-fixed-in-updraftplus-1-22-3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://updraftplus.com/updraftplus-security-release-1-22-3-2-22-3/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d257c28f-3c7e-422b-a5c2-e618ed3c0bf3Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 17, 2022
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified