What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-2551?

CVE-2017-2551 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-2551?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-2551. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Backwpup CVE-2017-2551

HIGH

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties (CWE-552)

2017-09-28 larry0@me.com

WordPress Information Disclosure Path Traversal Backwpup Wordpress Plugin Inpsyde

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 28, 2017 - 01:29 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerability in Wordpress plugin BackWPup before v3.4.2 allows possible brute forcing of backup file for download.

AnalysisAI

Vulnerability in Wordpress plugin BackWPup before v3.4.2 allows possible brute forcing of backup file for download. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-552. Vulnerability in Wordpress plugin BackWPup before v3.4.2 allows possible brute forcing of backup file for download. Affected products include: Inpsyde Backwpup.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.