Arbitrary File Download Vulnerability in Simple Backup Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2015-10134

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Simple Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 July 2025

What is CVE-2015-10134?

The Simple Backup plugin for WordPress is compromised due to an Arbitrary File Download vulnerability found in versions up to 2.7.10. This vulnerability arises from insufficient capability checks and file type validation in the download_backup_file function. As a result, attackers can exploit this weakness to download sensitive files, such as the wp-config.php file, from vulnerable installations, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical site information.

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Affected Version(s)

Simple Backup * < 2.7.11

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131919/

EPSS Score

50% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mahdi.Hidden (Ashiyane Digital Security Team)
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