CVE-2022-0633
MEDIUM
Published Feb 17, 20224y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
6.5 CVSS 3.1
Published Feb 17, 2022 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago
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.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity None
Availability None
Threat Intelligence
No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization Authorization
Affected Products 2
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| updraftplus | updraftplus | * | <1.22.3 |
| updraftplus | updraftplus | * | <2.22.3 |
References 4
- packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166059/WordPress-UpdraftPlus-1.22.2-Backup-Disclosure.html
- jetpack.com https://jetpack.com/2022/02/17/severe-vulnerability-fixed-in-updraftplus-1-22-3/
- updraftplus.com https://updraftplus.com/updraftplus-security-release-1-22-3-2-22-3/
- wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d257c28f-3c7e-422b-a5c2-e618ed3c0bf3
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.