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CVE-2018-25095VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2018-25095: Duplicator (WordPress plugin) · Code Injection

Affects Duplicator (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 60% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Jan 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Unknown DuplicatorAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

European organizations should immediately verify if their WordPress installations use the Duplicator plugin version prior to 1.3.0. If so, they must upgrade to the latest patched version of the plugin where this vulnerability is fixed. In the absence of an official patch, organizations should ensure the installer script is completely removed from the web server after use to prevent exploitation. Web administrators should implement strict file and directory permissions to restrict access to installation scripts and configuration files. Additionally, deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the installer script can provide a temporary protective layer. Regular vulnerability scanning and monitoring for unusual activity on WordPress sites are recommended. Organizations should also review their incident response plans to quickly address any potential exploitation. Finally, educating site administrators about the risks of leaving installer scripts accessible and enforcing secure deployment practices will reduce exposure.

Description

The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 1.3.0 does not properly escape values when its installer script replaces values in WordPress configuration files. If this installer script is left on the site after use, it could be use to run arbitrary code on the server.

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