Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A logged-in WordPress user may reach WPvivid Backup plugin functionality they should not be allowed to use. Because backup tooling can affect site operations, treat this as a contained but real governance risk. Sources rate it medium with low integrity impact and no cited active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for WordPress sites with multiple users or business-critical content. This is not evidenced as actively exploited, but backup plugins are operationally sensitive, and authenticated access-control flaws can undermine change control.
Technical view
CVE-2024-56273 is a CWE-862 missing authorization issue in wpvividplugins WPvivid Backup and Migration, package wpvivid-backuprestore, affecting versions through 0.9.106. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, low integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites running WPvivid Backup and Migration version 0.9.106 or older are the indicated exposure. Risk is higher where many non-admin users can log in. Sites without this plugin, or not on the affected version range, are not identified as exposed by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not cite active exploitation, exploit code, or CISA KEV listing. Exploitation requires a logged-in user, not anonymous access. The cited impact is limited to integrity, so prioritize alongside other authenticated WordPress access-control issues rather than as an emergency internet-wide compromise.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack reference. The bundle does not name the exact constrained function, fixed version, or exploit mechanics. Avoid assuming broader impact than low integrity unless vendor details confirm it.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for wpvivid-backuprestore and record installed versions.
- Check WPvivid or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release before updating.
- If no fix is available, disable or remove the plugin where business impact allows.
- Restrict WordPress accounts and plugin access to trusted users only.
- Review backup-related settings and recent changes for unauthorized activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site has WPvivid Backup and Migration installed.
- Verify installed versions are not 0.9.106 or older.
- Check user roles that can access backup or plugin administration functions.
- Review application logs for unexpected backup-plugin actions by low-privileged users.
- Document remediation status per site, including update, disablement, or accepted exception.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wpvivid-backuprestore/vulnerability/wordpress-wpvivid-backup-plugin-0-9-106-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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Missing Authorization
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