Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WordPress Simple Backup plugin can let unauthenticated attackers download sensitive site files. The primary business risk is disclosure of wp-config.php or similar files containing database credentials and secret keys, which could support later compromise.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any public WordPress estate because credential disclosure can enable follow-on compromise. Prioritize internet-facing sites and environments with reused database credentials.
Technical view
CVE-2015-10134 is a path traversal arbitrary file download issue in Simple Backup for WordPress through version 2.7.10. Sources attribute it to missing capability checks and file type validation in download_backup_file. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5, network exploitable, no privileges, confidentiality impact high.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Simple Backup versions up to and including 2.7.10. The CVE metadata has sparse affected-product structure, so plugin inventory is the reliable validation source.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a Packet Storm reference, indicating public vulnerability details existed. CISA KEV is false in the bundle, and no provided source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The weakness maps to CWE-22. Evidence supports unauthenticated arbitrary file download through insufficient authorization and validation. Do not assume a fixed version from the bundle; confirm current vendor guidance before closing remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the Simple Backup plugin.
- Disable or remove Simple Backup if version is 2.7.10 or older.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed release.
- Restrict access to sensitive configuration and backup files.
- Rotate database credentials if wp-config.php exposure is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress plugins and record Simple Backup versions.
- Confirm whether any installation is version 2.7.10 or older.
- Review web logs for suspicious backup download or file access attempts.
- Check for unexpected downloads of wp-config.php or backup archives.
- Verify remediated sites no longer expose protected files unauthenticated.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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