nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4029 CVE-2026-4029
HIGH
Database Backup for WordPress <= 2.5.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Database Export
Record summary
CVE-2026-4029 has a selected CVSS score of 7.5 (high).
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.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationNone
AutomatableYes
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated May 14, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Database Backup for WordPressBrowse wpengine / Database Backup for WordPressDefault status: unaffected | CVE List | Through 2.5.2 | affected |
References
5plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-db-backup/tags/2.5.2/wp-db-backup.php plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-db-backup/trunk/wp-db-backup.php plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3510595 wordfence.com
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d4a21d0d-f455-4901-a04b-13c891cf8f75?source=cve