CVE-2018-17207

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: September 19, 2018 Modified: February 02, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in Snap Creek Duplicator before 1.2.42. By accessing leftover installer files (installer.php and installer-backup.php), an attacker can inject PHP code into wp-config.php during the database setup step, achieving arbitrary code execution.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://snapcreek.com/duplicator/docs/changelog/?lite
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/ressources/advisories/WordPress_Duplicator-1.2.40-RCE.pdf
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://snapcreek.com/duplicator/docs/changelog/?lite
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/ressources/advisories/WordPress_Duplicator-1.2.40-RCE.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
91.3%
100th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

Affected Vendors

awesomemotive

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