CVE-2022-2551: The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.4.7 discloses the url of the a backup to unauthenticated visitors acc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2551?

duplicator: upgrade to 1.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2551 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2551 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-2551 affect?

CVE-2022-2551 affects duplicator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.4.7 discloses the url of the a backup to unauthenticated visitors accessing the main installer endpoint of the plugin, if the installer script has been run once by an administrator, allowing download

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2551?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-2551 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting duplicator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.4.7 discloses the url of the a backup to unauthenticated visitors accessing the main installer endpoint of the plugin, if the installer script has been run once by an administrator, allowing download of the full site backup without authenticating.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	17.7% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-425
Published	2022-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: awesomemotive

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-22 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

awesomemotive duplicator UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.7

Fixed in: 1.4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy duplicator || rpm -q duplicator || duplicator --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade duplicator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade duplicator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin Duplicator 1.4.6 - Unauthenticated Backup Download
Nuclei scan template: WordPress Duplicator <1.4.7 - Authentication Bypass

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2551?

duplicator: upgrade to 1.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2551 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2551 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-2551 affect?

CVE-2022-2551 affects duplicator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.4.7 discloses the url of the a backup to unauthenticated visitors accessing the main installer endpoint of the plugin, if the installer script has been run once by an administrator, allowing download

How urgent is CVE-2022-2551?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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