CVE-2020-11738
HighExploitedPublic exploitDuplicator < 1.3.28 - Directory Traversal
Published Feb 27, 2020 · Updated Jan 12, 2026 · Also known as f9ae9aba-fa0e-4a3d-a970-e45216685cc0
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-11738 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Duplicator (Awesomemotive), duplicator-pro (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 12, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Duplicator 1.3.28, Duplicator 3.8.7.1, duplicator-pro 3.8.7.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
98%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Snap Creek Duplicator plugin before 1.3.28 for WordPress (and Duplicator Pro before 3.8.7.1) allows Directory Traversal via ../ in the file parameter to duplicator_download or duplicator_init.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 12, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DuplicatorAwesomemotive | See advisory | 1.3.28 |
| duplicator-prowordpress-plugin | See advisory | 3.8.7.1 |
Patched Releases
Duplicator
1.3.28, 3.8.7.1
duplicator-pro
3.8.7.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 27, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Jan 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://snapcreek.com/duplicator/docs/changelog/?lite
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f9ae9aba-fa0e-4a3d-a970-e45216685cc0?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f9ae9aba-fa0e-4a3d-a970-e45216685cc0?source=api-scan
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160621/WordPress-Duplicator-1.3.26-Directory-Traversal-File-Read.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164533/WordPress-Duplicator-1.3.26-Arbitrary-File-Read.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Snap Creek Duplicator plugin before 1.3.28 for WordPress (and Duplicator Pro before 3.8.7.1) allows Directory Traversal via ../ in the file parameter to duplicator_download or duplicator_init.
Affected: Duplicator (Awesomemotive); duplicator-pro (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 12, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Duplicator 1.3.28, Duplicator 3.8.7.1, duplicator-pro 3.8.7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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