Backup Backup: Cross-site scripting
Backup Backup is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.
- Component
- Backup Backup
- Plugin slug
backup-backup- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Nov 19, 2021
This CVE was published Nov 19, 2021 and is one of 10 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Backup Backup to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in WordPress Backup Migration plugin <= 1.1.5 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N