Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WordPress Backup & Migration Plugin
CVE-2026-97197

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WordPress Backup & Migration
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-97197?

A vulnerability exists in the WordPress Backup & Migration plugin, specifically in versions up to 1.6.0, which exposes the system to unauthenticated broken access control. This flaw allows unauthorized users to gain access to restricted functionalities, potentially leading to data exposure and exploitation. It is crucial for administrators and users to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

WordPress Backup & Migration <= 1.6.0

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-migra...
vdb-entry

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

c4st1e | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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