Overview
The CVE-2023-6505 reports a significant vulnerability in the Migrate WordPress Website & Backups plugin, affecting versions prior to 1.9.3. This vulnerability allows unauthorized directory listing in sensitive directories that contain export files, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. The issue is critical due to the popularity of the WordPress platform and the widespread use of this plugin.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2023-6505
Severity: High (7.5 CVSS)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Unauthorized access to sensitive information leading to potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Migrate WordPress Website & Backups Plugin | Prior to 1.9.3
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by allowing an attacker to access directory listings in sensitive directories. These directories contain export files, which can be used to extract sensitive data or even compromise the system. This is due to a lack of proper access restrictions in the plugin’s code.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual HTTP GET request that an attacker might use to exploit this vulnerability:
GET /wp-content/plugins/migrate-backups/export/ HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerablewebsite.comThis request could return a directory listing of all export files stored in the ‘export’ directory. An attacker could then download these files and potentially gain access to sensitive data or compromise the system.
