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CVE-2015-10134: simple backup vulnerability
CVE-2015-10134: high vulnerability affecting simple backup. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 7.5 HIGH
- EPSS
- 63.68%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- simple backup
What is known
The Simple Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download in versions up to, and including, 2.7.10. via the download_backup_file function. This is due to a lack of capability checks and file type validation. This makes it possible for attackers to download sensitive files such as the wp-config.php file from the affected site.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2015-10134, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) affecting simple backup, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether simple backup is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.