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Is CVE-2020-11738 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 3 Nov 2021

Gociux · WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator Plugin · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2020-11738, WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator Plugin File Download Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, 569 days after it was published. It affects WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator Plugin. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 3 Nov 2021
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity7.5CVSS 3.0 · high
US federal due3 May 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator plugin contains a file download vulnerability when an administrator creates a new copy of their site that allows an attacker to download the generated files from their Wordpress dashboard. This vulnerability affects Duplicator and Dulplicator Pro.

VendorWordPress (7 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductSnap Creek Duplicator Plugin
VulnerabilityWordPress Snap Creek Duplicator Plugin File Download Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-22
Published13 Apr 2020
Added to KEV3 Nov 2021
Reported by (CNA)mitre

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Snap Creek Duplicator Plugin in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited WordPress CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 13 Apr 2020.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for WordPress.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2020-11738 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2020-11738 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2020-11738 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11738?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check WordPress's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Snap Creek Duplicator Plugin and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in November 2021 · WordPress scorecard · act-now radar.

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