CVE-2008-0194: Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attacker...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects very old WordPress installations. A vulnerable backup script could let a remote attacker read or delete files and disrupt the site. The sources do not show current exploitation, but any internet-facing legacy WordPress 2.0.3 or earlier system should be treated as urgent technical debt. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete WordPress 2.0.3 and earlier deployments where wp-db-backup.php remains present and reachable. Modern WordPress installations are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize remediation if any legacy WordPress instance is internet-facing. The business risk is data exposure, file loss, and service disruption from unsupported software, even without confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire WordPress 2.0.3 or earlier installations.; Apply applicable vendor or distribution updates, including Debian guidance where relevant.; Remove or restrict obsolete backup functionality if vendor guidance supports doing so..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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