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CVE-2014-9119 affects the DB Backup plugin for WordPress, versions 4.5 and earlier. A remote attacker could abuse a directory traversal flaw in download.php to read files the web server can access. For a WordPress site, that could expose sensitive configuration or backup-related data. Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites still running DB Backup plugin 4.5 or earlier, especially if download.php is reachable from the internet. The bundle does not identify vendor CPEs or maintained package metadata. Treat this as a legacy WordPress plugin exposure with potentially serious data confidentiality impact. Prioritize internet-facing sites and any site storing production database credentials or backups. Urgency depends on confirmed plugin presence because the CVE data lacks current exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for DB Backup plugin version 4.5 or earlier.; Check vendor or plugin repository guidance for an official fixed version or retirement notice.; Disable or remove the plugin if no supported fixed version is available..
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- dbbackup-wordpress-cve20149119-dir-traversal(99368)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/7726CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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