CVE-2007-5800

BackUpWordPress < 0.4.2b - Remote Code Execution via bkpwp_plugin_path Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-5800. PoCs published by S.W.A.T..

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in BackUpWordPress <= 0.4.2b. The vulnerability arises from insecure usage of the `$GLOBALS['bkpwp_plugin_path']` variable in `require_once`, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the BackUpWordPress 0.4.2b and earlier plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the bkpwp_plugin_path parameter to (1) plugins/BackUp/Archive.php; and (2) Predicate.php, (3) Writer.php, (4) Reader.php, and other unspecified scripts under plugins/BackUp/Archive/.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by S.W.A.T. · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4593

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in BackUpWordPress <= 0.4.2b. The vulnerability arises from insecure usage of the `$GLOBALS['bkpwp_plugin_path']` variable in `require_once`, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: BackUpWordPress <= 0.4.2b
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have the vulnerable plugin installed · Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (10)

Core 10
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38479
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3744
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38476
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38477
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38212
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4593
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26290
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38478

Scores

EPSS 0.3654
EPSS Percentile 98.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
tom_willmot/backupwordpress_plugin < 0.4.2b
Published Nov 03, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026