Sensitive Information Exposure in WP Database Backup Plugin by Backup for WP
CVE-2024-12330

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup By Backup For WP
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2025

Summary

The WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a security flaw that allows unauthorized users to access backup files publicly. This vulnerability enables attackers to retrieve sensitive information saved within the database, posing significant risks to personal and organizational data privacy.

Affected Version(s)

WP Database Backup – Unlimited Database & Files Backup by Backup for WP * <= 7.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

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

Noah Stead
.