Access Control Flaw in Everest Backup by EverestThemes
CVE-2025-62946

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Everest Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-62946?

The Everest Backup plugin by EverestThemes has a missing authorization vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. Versions up to and including 2.3.8 are affected. This flaw can lead to unauthorized access, enabling potential attackers to carry out malicious actions without proper permission, effectively compromising the integrity of the site.

Affected Version(s)

Everest Backup <= n/a

References

https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/ever...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Legion Hunter | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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