Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Bears Backup Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2025-5396

What is CVE-2025-5396?

The Bears Backup plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Remote Code Execution due to the lack of proper capability checks in the bbackup_ajax_handle() function. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to the installation of backdoors or unauthorized admin account creation. Additionally, this vulnerability can be exploited in conjunction with issues found in specific themes, further escalating the risk for users running outdated versions.

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