CVE-2023-6114: The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.5.7.1, Duplicator Pro WordPress plugin before 4.5.14.2 does not disal

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6114?

duplicator: upgrade to 1.5.7.1, 4.5.14.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6114 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6114 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-2023-6114 affect?

CVE-2023-6114 affects duplicator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.5.7.1, Duplicator Pro WordPress plugin before 4.5.14.2 does not disallow listing the `backups-dup-lite/tmp` directory (or the `backups-dup-pro/tmp` directory in the Pro version), which temporarily st

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6114?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-6114 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 1.5.7.1, Duplicator Pro WordPress plugin before 4.5.14.2 does not disallow listing the `backups-dup-lite/tmp` directory (or the `backups-dup-pro/tmp` directory in the Pro version), which temporarily stores files containing sensitive data. When directory listing is enabled in the web server, this allows unauthenticated attackers to discover and access these sensitive files, which include a full database dump

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: 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	30.9% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-552
Published	2023-12-26
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

2023-12-26 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

awesomemotive duplicator UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.7.1 · < 4.5.14.2

Fixed in: 1.5.7.1, 4.5.14.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.7.1 (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.

Nuclei scan template: Duplicator < 1.5.7.1; Duplicator Pro < 4.5.14.2 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure

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-2023-6114?

duplicator: upgrade to 1.5.7.1, 4.5.14.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6114 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6114 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-2023-6114 affect?

CVE-2023-6114 affects duplicator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.5.7.1, Duplicator Pro WordPress plugin before 4.5.14.2 does not disallow listing the `backups-dup-lite/tmp` directory (or the `backups-dup-pro/tmp` directory in the Pro version), which temporarily st

How urgent is CVE-2023-6114?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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