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CVE-2023-6266

7.5
CVSShigh
Exploitable remotely over the internet · no authentication required.
Description

The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to insufficient path and file validation on the BMI_BACKUP case of the handle_downloading function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download back-up files which can contain sensitive information such as user passwords, PII, database credentials, and much more.

Attack Vector
Network
Privileges Req.
None
User Interaction
None
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Updated Nov 10, 2026View on NVD →
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WordPress Backup Migration <= 1.3.6 - Path Traversal

WordPress Backup Migration plugin versions up to 1.3.6 contain a path traversal and file validation issue in handle_downloading function, letting unauthenticated attackers download backup files containing sensitive information. References: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d8c3c04e-c0f9-4f7e-b7e5-3e3e3e3e3e3e https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/backup-backup/wordpress-backup-migration-plugin-1-3-7-unauthenticated-arbitrary-backup-download-vulnerability https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backup-backup/tags/1.3.5/includes/initializer.php#L1048 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backup-backup/tags/1.3.5/includes/initializer.php#L972 Remediation: Update to the latest version of the plugin, version 1.3.7 or later.

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