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CVE-2007-5800

6.8 · MEDIUM

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the BackUpWordPress 0.4.2b and earlier plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the bkpwp_plugin_…

Published Nov 3, 2007tom_willmotCWE-94EPSS 36.54%

Overview

CVE-2007-5800 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tom_willmot backupwordpress_plugin. It was published on November 3, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the BackUpWordPress 0.4.2b and earlier plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the bkpwp_plugin_path parameter to (1) plugins/BackUp/Archive.php; and (2) Predicate.php, (3) Writer.php, (4) Reader.php, and other unspecified scripts under plugins/BackUp/Archive/.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tom_willmot. Update backupwordpress_plugin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
tom_willmotbackupwordpress_plugin0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5800?

CVE-2007-5800 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tom_willmot backupwordpress_plugin. It was published on November 3, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-5800?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5800?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tom_willmot. Update backupwordpress_plugin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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