CVE-2024-8852
Published: 22 October 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-8852 is a medium-severity Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (CWE-200) vulnerability in Servmask All-In-One Wp Migration. Its CVSS base score is 5.3 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 6.7% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
The All-in-One WP Migration and Backup plugin for WordPress is affected by a sensitive information exposure vulnerability in all versions through 7.86. The issue stems from publicly accessible log files that can reveal details such as full filesystem paths, as tracked under CWE-200 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3.
Unauthenticated attackers with network access can directly request the exposed logs to obtain this information, enabling further reconnaissance or targeted follow-on attacks against the WordPress installation without requiring authentication or user interaction.
Advisories from Wordfence and changesets in the plugin's WordPress repository reference the availability of updated versions that address the exposure, with fixes applied to the logging functions previously present in tags up to 7.86.
The EPSS score for this CVE reached a peak of 0.1333 against a current value of 0.1014, indicating a climbing trajectory that signals emerging exploitation interest after public disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-49435
Vulnerability details
The All-in-One WP Migration and Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.86 through publicly exposed log files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information…
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such as full paths contained in the exposed log files.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Automated marking applies security attributes to system outputs, making it harder for attackers to exploit unmarked sensitive information leading to unauthorized exposure.
Proper attribute retention and permitted-value enforcement limits unauthorized actors from accessing sensitive information lacking correct labels.
Prevents unauthorized exposure of sensitive information by prohibiting untrusted external systems from processing or storing it.
By enforcing authorization matching prior to sharing, the control reduces the risk of exposing sensitive information to unauthorized actors.
Review and removal of nonpublic information from publicly accessible systems directly prevents exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
Data mining protection mechanisms detect and block unauthorized bulk extraction of sensitive data, directly mitigating exposure to unauthorized actors.
Literacy training teaches users to recognize and avoid actions that result in unauthorized exposure of sensitive information.
Retaining and monitoring training records confirms personnel have completed privacy and security awareness training on handling sensitive data, reducing the chance of unauthorized exposure due to lack of knowledge.