CVE-2026-4029

HIGH

Database Backup for WordPress <= 2.5.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Database Export

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

The Database Backup for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database export in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This is due to the plugin not properly enforcing the return value of its authorization check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export database tables, leading to Sensitive Information Exposure. Note: This vulnerability is only exploitable in WordPress Multisite environments where the deprecated is_site_admin() function exists.

References (5)

Core 5

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0029
EPSS Percentile 20.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-862
Status published
Products (1)
wpengine/Database Backup for WordPress < 2.5.2
Published May 14, 2026
Tracked Since May 14, 2026