Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1357 affects the WPvivid Backup & Migration WordPress plugin through version 0.9.123. An unauthenticated attacker could upload a PHP file outside the intended backup area and potentially run code on the website. For public WordPress sites using this plugin, this is a high-urgency issue because compromise could lead to full site takeover.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any public WordPress site using this plugin. The issue requires no login and can lead to code execution, making business impact potentially severe. Confirm exposure immediately, update or disable the plugin, and review affected sites for signs of unauthorized file uploads.
Technical view
The flaw combines improper RSA decryption error handling with missing path sanitization during file writes. If openssl_private_decrypt() fails, execution continues and a false value reaches AES initialization, creating predictable encryption behavior. Decrypted payload filenames are not sanitized, enabling directory traversal and arbitrary PHP upload via the send-to-site workflow. CVSS is 9.8, network exploitable, no privileges or user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin installed at versions up to and including 0.9.123. Internet-facing WordPress sites are the primary concern. The provided sources do not identify other affected products or confirm the exact fixed release version.
Exploitation context
The CVE description says unauthenticated remote code execution is possible. The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing and does not cite confirmed active exploitation. Treat this as highly exploitable in principle, but do not claim in-the-wild exploitation from the available evidence.
Researcher notes
The public record points to CWE-434 and a vulnerable send-to-site file handling path. The changeset is relevant for code review, but the bundle does not clearly state a fixed version. Avoid assuming exploit activity or remediation completeness without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin.
- Update the plugin according to WordPress.org or vendor guidance.
- If no safe update is available, disable or remove the plugin temporarily.
- Restrict public access to WordPress administration and plugin endpoints where feasible.
- Review web server write permissions for publicly executable directories.
Validation and detection
- Check installed plugin versions against affected versions up to 0.9.123.
- Confirm whether a newer vendor-recommended version is deployed.
- Review WordPress plugin files against the referenced WordPress.org changeset.
- Inspect web directories for unexpected PHP files uploaded recently.
- Review web and application logs for suspicious wpvivid_action=send_to_site requests.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2026-1357 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e5af0317-ef46-4744-9752-74ce228b5f37?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/class-wpvivid-crypt.php#L58CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/tags/0.9.122/includes/class-wpvivid-crypt.php#L58CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/tags/0.9.123/includes/class-wpvivid-crypt.php#L58CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/customclass/class-wpvivid-send-to-site.php#L629CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/tags/0.9.122/includes/customclass/class-wpvivid-send-to-site.php#L629CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/tags/0.9.123/includes/customclass/class-wpvivid-send-to-site.php#L629CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3448386/wpvivid-backuprestore#file1CVE reference
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
