File Deletion Vulnerability in WPvivid Backup WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-82194
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 4 September 2026
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What is CVE-2026-82194?
A vulnerability exists in the WPvivid Backup, Migration & Staging plugin for WordPress prior to version 0.9.134, allowing unauthorized file deletions. The plugin fails to properly validate user-supplied paths in its file deletion routine. As a result, an attacker, potentially an administrator, can delete arbitrary files from the server, including those outside the web root directory. This poses a significant risk to server integrity and data security, highlighting the importance of keeping plugin versions updated and implementing strict access controls.
Affected Version(s)
WPvivid β Backup, Migration & Staging 0 < 0.9.134
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.