File Deletion and Download Vulnerabilities in WordPress Simple-Backup Plugin
CVE-2016-20076

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Simple Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-20076?

The WordPress Simple-Backup plugin version 2.7.11 is susceptible to vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to exploit the application through improper input validation. By manipulating the parameters in the tools.php file, attackers can conduct directory traversal attacks to delete essential files and download sensitive information such as database dumps and the configuration file (wp-config.php). This flaw can lead to significant security breaches, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of user data.

Affected Version(s)

Simple Backup 2.7.11

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-20076 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39883
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-simple-bac...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

PizzaHatHacker [A] gmail [.] com
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