Set strict permissions on wp-config.php to prevent unauthorized read access at the server level.
The vulnerability centers on the duplicator_download and duplicator_init functions. Because these functions were hooked into the WordPress init action, they were executed on every page load—even for visitors who were not logged in. wordpress duplicator plugin arbitrary file download
Implement a WordPress Security Plugin to block common directory traversal patterns. Set strict permissions on wp-config
The (identified as CVE-2020-11738 ) is a critical security flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive files from a server. Affecting over a million websites at its peak, this vulnerability highlights the severe risks of directory traversal in popular site-migration tools. Vulnerability Overview Implement a WordPress Security Plugin to block common
With database access, an attacker can harvest user data or create a new administrator account to take full control of the website. Impact on the WordPress Ecosystem
Ensure you are running at least version 1.3.28 (Lite) or 3.8.7.1 (Pro) from the Snap Creek Duplicator changelog.