Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This WordPress backup plugin flaw lets a logged-in low-privilege user change where cloud backups are sent. If backups are redirected, sensitive site data could be exposed. The source bundle does not show known active exploitation, and CISA KEV is false.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for WordPress sites with user registration, many subscribers, or sensitive backups. This is not rated critical, but backup exposure can materially increase breach impact.
Technical view
JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore through 1.4.1 lacks capability checks in cloud backup destination functions for Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. An authenticated attacker with minimal permissions, such as subscriber, may change backup locations, creating confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore versions up to and including 1.4.1, especially sites allowing low-privilege user accounts.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability requires authentication but only low privileges. Sources describe unauthorized backup location changes and potential backup theft. No cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation or public weaponization.
Researcher notes
This is CWE-862 missing authorization. The key behavior is absent capability checking in specific cloud destination functions. Evidence supports authenticated low-privilege impact, but the bundle does not establish active exploitation or a precise fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the JetBackup plugin.
- If version is 1.4.1 or earlier, follow vendor or WordPress plugin update guidance.
- Restrict creation and use of low-privilege WordPress accounts where possible.
- Review configured Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive backup destinations.
- Rotate exposed backup storage credentials if redirection is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed JetBackup plugin versions across WordPress sites.
- Check whether any site runs version 1.4.1 or earlier.
- Review backup destination change history, if available.
- Confirm backup destination settings are admin-only in the current version.
- Check backup storage for unexpected files, access, or destination changes.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59532447-1d74-4d34-85f5-d89b65a001d8?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2348984%40backup&new=2348984%40backup&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE reference
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59532447-1d74-4d34-85f5-d89b65a001d8CVE reference · x_transferred
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
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